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OSM map layer · LineString
38.55, -78.66 · rel 16221758
38.55, -78.66 · rel 16221758
Massanutten South Trail
31,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Virginia · 38.55°N ·
78.66°W
31,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
2× summit
1× Water
Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
26,4 km
84%
Fourth Mountain
summit ·
33 m off route
26,4 km
84%
Pitt Spring
Water ·
on the route
31,4 km
100%
Bird Knob
summit ·
394 m off route
31,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Massanutten South Trail is 31.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Massanutten South Trail takes approximately 7h 50min to complete.
No, Massanutten South Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Massanutten South Trail starts near coordinates 38.454, -78.697.
Massanutten South Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Massanutten South Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.