ATV TraIl 553
Virginia
Free — you'll pick up right here.
0.9 mi
Distance
221 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for mountain biking, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 37 min ago · oldest 39 min
problem: Agency alerts
24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Forest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RD
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 39 min ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 66°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking
OpenWeather37 min ago
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Trail character
- Surface
- Singletrack
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ATV TraIl 553
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 281 ft
- Elevation loss
- 281 ft
- Highest point
- 1,678 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,438 ft
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Directions & GPX
About this trail
ATV TraIl 553 is a short out-and-back singletrack in Maryland covering 0.92 miles with 273 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an easy, accessible route on singletrack terrain and is rated as an IMBA Easy / Green Circle route.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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