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Virgil Mountain Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Cortland, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Virgil 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.
What runners say about Virgil Mountain Trailhead
I hiked the Virgil Mountain Loop. The trailhead offers parking spaces at a "T" intersection which has very little travel. My truck was the only vehicle there when I started my hike and no other vehicles were there when I returned.
Trailhead has parking space for four vehicles. Followed white trail to top of ski hill (just past Van Donsel Rd crossing) and then back same route, about 3 miles total roundtrip. Highlights are the creeks and the silent battle between deciduous and evergreen forests. Start of trail follows road and is well marked.
Nice trail to hike, also seasonal roads to walk if not up for hiking trail. Not a ton of parking. If its fall i suggest stopping by hollenbecks for apple cider.
Great trails. One of them comes right up to Greek Peak ski trails. Also includes highest point in Cortland County.
Trail conditions & character
“The trailhead offers parking spaces at a "T" intersection which has very little travel.”
Plan your run at Virgil Mountain Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitedec.ny.gov
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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