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Turk Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Waynesboro, Virginia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Turk Mountain Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking trail with views and a moderate level of difficulty.
What runners say about Turk Mountain Trailhead
Great family hike for novices. About 2.5 mile out and back trail. As everyone else has noted, make sure to take the trail across the road from the parking lot and not the one that actually connects to the lot. Starts off downhill for a short bit before going up.
Trail starts across from parking lot and it starts by going down (I know, it's a little weird but not for Shenandoah NP). Total time (roundtrip with about 15 min resting on top) aprox 2 h. In late May the flowers were in full bloom and there are long distances of flower tunnels. Very pretty.
A great hike to the top of Turk Mountain. Cross the road and follow the Appalachian Trail South for .2 mile. Look for the Blue Blazed trail off to your right. Follow the trail down and then climb Turk Mountain. The rocks on top are a little challenging but very cool!!!
This is a great hike! Only 7/10 of a mile and the incline isn't too steep. My 4, 5, and 8 years old kids have no problems with it. The 2 year old, wasn't up to the task without some help. Amazing views from the top!
Trail conditions & character
“One fork a short ways in where the AT intersects, just stay right for Turk overlook.”
“As everyone else has noted, make sure to take the trail across the road from the parking lot and not the one that actually connects to the lot.”
“It varies frequently, so you have enough time to catch your breath before the next climb.”
“The last bit of the ascent is rocky, and there is a bit of a nice rock scramble right at the top.”
Plan your run at Turk Mountain Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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