Hawk

Total Miles 6.4
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Open Trail Map
Hawk trail photo

Trail Overview

Hawk Run is a meandering forest road that crosses through some private property as it climbs Spring Mountain along the border of Virginia and West Virginia. The road is mostly gravel with some dirt and clay in good condition with a few potholes and washouts. It crests at an elevation of over 2,000ft within George Washington National Forest and passes a section of the Tuscarora Eagle Rock Trail. There are many revealing views of distant mountains along the drive and dispersed campsites right off the road. The private section of the road is the widest while becoming narrower along the forest section road to the southwest. If going to Hawk Campground with a camper, it's recommended to approach from the north from Capon Springs. This road is closed during the months of February, March, and April.

Photos of Hawk

Difficulty

The road is mostly gravel with some dirt and clay in good condition with a few pot holes and wash outs.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Add Status Report
Bo
Jun 02, 2026
Open
So easy a 2WD could do it, although the eastern end is a bit steep.
Landon Hughes
Jan 15, 2026
Open
Was coming in from southern side came across it closed decided to not ruin the day and creeped on to the neighboring trails cam across the other connection southbound side of the trail trekked on to what i can only make out to be the weirdest cult almost town ever -NO PEOPLE and a salt water pool in the middle of this random ridge line town with all the lights on and again no people
Thomas P
Jun 26, 2025
Open
This recorded trail is a bit off in that it includes part of Capon Springs Grade/Road. The actual trail WV502 "Hawk" starts at the very northern tip of the recorded trail. Also, this trail is not a 2, it rates a 1. It is well maintained, graded and gravel. There are no obstacles, unless you count a few small potholes. Any vehicle can easily use this road. There really isn't any excitement to be had at all in this whole area. Its best use is loading the kids up in the minivan and having a picnic in the woods. There is one small official side trail to the north, WV502C. It is rougher, but it is very short, and leads basically to no where.
Jimmy Zinter
May 28, 2025
Open
Ed B
May 26, 2025
Open
Quiet, easy Forest Road with only one other person on the road.
evan kibler
Apr 07, 2025
Open
Mike Barido
Mar 23, 2025
Open
Ryan H
Jan 19, 2025
Open
Entrance was blocked at the southernmost point by a gate, probably because of the snow.
C.B. Stevens
Jul 28, 2024
Open
Well-maintained, well-graded gravel road. The first part (up to the left turn toward Hawk Campground) is actually a through route for local traffic. There’s some minor erosion, but no high clearance necessary. There was a sedan that passed me by on the trail…. This is a popular spot for horseback riding, and there were several large horse and stick trailers parked on the trail, and some horses, too, so don’t be tempted to go too fast around the corners (because you easily could) or you might run into something very large. Hawk campground is definitely quiet and secluded, with some nice campsites. No water, though, so bring your own if you plan to camp.
April Upton
Jul 20, 2024
Open
Simple gravel road, best feature is Hawk campground where you can camp free - has fire rings and bathrooms.
RC Bitting
May 25, 2024
Open
andy thomas
May 03, 2024
Open
we took hawk from capon springs resort over the mountain to route 48 and then from route 48 to where the trail meets with hornet. the trail is well maintained gravel forest service road with some washboard sections and potholes. the trail is steep and winding as you come down towards route 48. there are hiking trailheads along the route.
Chris Peters
Feb 03, 2024
Open
Road Closed Gate
Steven Rodriguez
Jul 04, 2023
Open
Chris Geaney
Jun 24, 2023
Open

Hawk Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Hawk Map

Popular Trails

Dry Gap Ridge

Dry Gap Ridge

Learn more about Dry Gap Ridge
Total Miles 1.46
Tech Rating 2 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa
Vances Cove

Vances Cove

Learn more about Vances Cove
Total Miles 9.71
Tech Rating 2 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa
Hornet

Hornet

Learn more about Hornet
Total Miles 2.61
Tech Rating 2 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa
Squirrel Gap Road

Squirrel Gap Road

Learn more about Squirrel Gap Road
Total Miles 11.36
Tech Rating 1 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you're missing today!

Open Trail Map