Trail Updates

Current Trail Closures - 1/20/2012 -

1.  All of section 15 near Pilot Mtn State Park has been closed off because a landowner on that section no longer wants the trail to cross his property.  To get around this closure, stay on the shoulder of Pilot Knob Park Rd. (about 1.2 miles). When you reach the stop sign turn left onto Old Winston Rd. Continue for about a mile to the Old Winston/Coon Rd Parking Lot. From there you can pick up the trail at the Coon Rd end of the parking lot.

2.  Part of the Sauratown Loop is closed while Hanging Rock park determines how it will be re-routed. If you ride or hike the trail, stay to the left and only go as far as the top of Reuben Mtn. Don't go down it because it is closed at the bottom and you will have to go all the way back up and it's pretty steep. This is the only part of the Loop that can be used right now.

3.  The Rock House Road Trail Center is closed and unavailable at the present time. Please use Tori's Den parking area, Brim's Grove parking lot, Old Winston/Coon Rd parking lot or park at Mountain Trail Stables at the base of Sauratown Mtn. on Merridon Dr. The trails are still open around the trail center, you just can't park at the trail center. To get around this, stay on Rock House Rd. until you have passed the Trail Center and turn right into the field just beyond it and follow the tree line on your right.
**** We have recently gotten permission to park along side Taylor Rd by the 3 utility boxes. This is located just south of where Rock House Rd intersects with Taylor Rd. It can hold 2 or 3 horse trailers, so if you have a small group, you can use that area to park. 8/27/11.

4. Also, please be aware that the Sauratown Trails are closed to horseback riding after it rains a half inch or more. Horses traveling on wet trails cause an incredible amount of damage resulting in deep ruts and subsequent erosion. Wait at least 24 hours before using the trails after it rains and if it is still muddy, turn around and don't ride. Wait for the trails to dry so your horses don't leave big holes in it. A significant investment of time and work has been made by STA members in maintaining these trails and we want to preserve this resource for your continued enjoyment. Please help us to do so by respecting this closure after rain.

See a map of the re-routed trail sections 3, 4, & 5, from where the trail was to where it is now, click here.

The Wondest Tucker Loop trail is permanently closed to all hikers and horseback riders. Regrettably, it appears this loop closure is permanent due to Landowner wishes. (11/19/2009)

For your safety, the trails are closed only during deer hunting season (November to January 2nd) and wet, muddy conditions. When Pilot Mtn.State Park and Hanging Rock State Park close their trails due to wet weather, Sauratown Trails are also closed. Please check the State Park websites for trail closure notices if there is any question.