Start
538 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
38.81, -78.45 · rel 11520193
38.81, -78.45 · rel 11520193
Massanutten Trail
111,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Virginia · 38.81°N ·
78.45°W
111,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
5× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× viewpoint
14× summit
1× Water
Buzzard Rock Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
South Fork Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Signal Knob
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Signal Knob Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Three Top Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Fort Valley Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
High Peak
summit ·
92 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Meneka Peak
summit ·
199 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Little Crease Mountain
summit ·
443 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Richardson Knob
summit ·
461 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Keller
summit ·
110 m off route
8,9 km
8%
Short Mountain
summit ·
on the route
111,4 km
100%
Woodstock Lookout Tower
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
111,4 km
100%
Kerns Mountain
summit ·
55 m off route
111,4 km
100%
Waonaze Peak
summit ·
79 m off route
111,4 km
100%
Kennedy Peak
summit ·
173 m off route
111,4 km
100%
Waterfall Mountain
summit ·
256 m off route
111,4 km
100%
Middle Mountain
summit ·
310 m off route
111,4 km
100%
Fodder House Mountain
summit ·
438 m off route
111,4 km
100%
Chalybeate Spring
Water ·
454 m off route
111,4 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
235 m
–
830 m
0 km
55,7 km
111,4 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
582 m elevation
Halfway
484 m elevation
Three quarters
615 m elevation
Finish
235 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Massanutten Trail is 111.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Massanutten Trail takes approximately 27h 43min to complete.
No, Massanutten Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Massanutten Trail starts near coordinates 38.8657, -78.3504.
Massanutten Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Massanutten Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forestry Service.