Blakey Ridge Trail

Total Miles
5.0

Elevation

626.02 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

Blakey Ridge Fire Trail Runs along the edge of the Shenandoah National Park on one side of the trail. There are three entry points, the first off Aylor Rd. in the Robertson District, the second from the Burnt Ridge Fire Trail, and the third point connects directly to the Lower Rapidan Trail on Rapidan Rd. The trail offers both gradual ascents and descents up to 12% in grade that wind through the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a point-to-point trail, that also ties into the Lower Rapidan Trail. There is a large parking area at the juncture of Blakey Ridge Trail and the Lower Rapidan Trail. There is spotty to no cell service and you will find increased popularity of this trail as it gets closer to the Rapidan River.

Photos of Blakey Ridge Trail

Blakey Ridge Trail
Blakey Ridge Trail

Difficulty

This is a dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. Roads are typically one to two vehicles wide. After it rains or snows, there are plenty of shallow water holes that can be fun and easily traversed by 4WD vehicles.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Jean Monzon
Jul 14, 2024
2016 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Loose rocks on kinda steep climbs (i was in 4lo because i’m also on street tires) and it is pretty tight on some areas leaving space for only 1 vehicle (barely) coulle pinstripes here and there but at the end of the day super fun todo, also be aware of people riding mountain bikes
Brandman Two
Jul 11, 2024
4x4
Open
Trial was rocky and had lots of water holes to run through or dodge. Lots of nice elevation climbs along the way. Had to stop two times to remove logs and branches fallen across the trail. Nice run up to Rapidan Road. Wish I had know that Rapidan Road was locked. I would have liked to continue traveling to Skyline Drive.
Durl Clay
Jul 08, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Good condition. Tight, mostly single lane for full size vehicles.
Christopher Drew
Jun 02, 2024
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Picked trail up from Burnt Ridge, rocky and rutty in spots but very passable. Very right in some spots, not sure a full size truck would make though. I have a Tacoma and managed a few additional pinstripes thanks to some branches. Didn’t see anyone on the trail. Certainly has the potential to be quite muddy so keep an eye on the weather. Definitely recommend airing your tires down if you have the capability for a smoother ride as it’s pretty rough throughout.

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