George Washington National Forest · VA
Wild Oak Trail
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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
- ✓ 77°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 49 min of daylight — You need at least 417 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 16.28 mi
- Elevation gain
- 8829 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.3884, -79.2210 — 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 Wild Oak Trail?
Wild Oak Trail is a 16.28-mile route with 8829 feet of elevation gain. 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 Wild Oak Trail?
Wild Oak 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 Wild Oak Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Wild Oak 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.