George Washington National Forest · VA
Trimble Mountain Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for trail running.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Score breakdown
- · 77°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 48 min of daylight — You need at least 99 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.73 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1070 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.3518, -79.2121 — VA.
Park
Part of George Washington National Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Trimble Mountain Trail?
Trimble Mountain Trail is a 3.73-mile route with 1070 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 Trimble Mountain Trail?
Trimble Mountain Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Trimble Mountain Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Trimble Mountain Trail is in George Washington National Forest, 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.