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OSM map layer · LineString
38.25, -79.44 · rel 13244094
38.25, -79.44 · rel 13244094
Shenandoah Mountain Trail
56,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Virginia · 38.25°N ·
79.44°W
56,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
5× summit
1× Water
1× castle
1× ruins
Confederate Breastworks Interpretive Site
monument ·
49 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tims Knob
summit ·
71 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Phillips Spring
Water ·
140 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Bump
summit ·
156 m off route
0,0 km
0%
North Sister Knob
summit ·
197 m off route
0,0 km
0%
South Sister Knob
summit ·
284 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Northeast Peak
summit ·
287 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fort Edward Johnson (1862)
castle ·
75 m off route
1,1 km
2%
Old Sexton Cabin
ruins ·
249 m off route
15,3 km
27%
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
Shenandoah Mountain Trail is 56.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shenandoah Mountain Trail takes approximately 14h 6min to complete.
No, Shenandoah Mountain Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shenandoah Mountain Trail starts near coordinates 38.3103, -79.3841.
Shenandoah Mountain Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Shenandoah Mountain Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.