Douthat State Park · VA
Stony Run Trail
Orange-blazed trail, one of Douthat's longest, following Stony Run past a rhododendron-shrouded cascade and climbing toward Middle Mountain; frequently linked with the Tuscarora Overlook.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- ✓ 72°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 88 min of daylight — You need at least 117 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1772 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.8907, -79.8311 — VA.
Park
Part of Douthat State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Stony Run Trail?
Stony Run Trail is a 4.5-mile route with 1772 feet of elevation gain — hard — significant elevation gain, technical terrain, or both; come prepared. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Stony Run Trail?
Stony Run Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Stony Run Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Stony Run Trail is in Douthat State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.