Appalachian Trail – Tanners Ridge Road
Quick intro to the Appalachian Trail. 2.1 miles, easiest grade.
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Trails
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48 trails Showing 1–24
Bearfence Rock Scramble
Rock scramble with 360° views; exposed, not for heights-anxious hikers.
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Bearfence Viewpoint
180-degree Shenandoah Valley views in 45 minutes. Easy hike, zero scramble, high reward—bring water for exposure.
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Chimney Rock
Rocky switchbacks lead to a geological viewpoint in the Shenandoah Wilderness. Moderate grit, big views.
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Compton Peak
Moderate 2.4mi A.T. hike to twin viewpoints and columnar jointing. Scrambling exposure on the eastern route—bring grit.
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Dark Hollow Falls
Short waterfall loop, reliable footing, beginner-friendly cascade views.
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Doyles River Falls
Moderate 3.3mi waterfall hunt with 1,189ft gain. Stream crossing required. 2 falls, cool water, grit-building ascent.
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Fort Windham Rocks
Easy geology feature. 0.8 miles, 30 minutes. Split boulders rising 50 feet. Family-friendly.
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Fox Hollow First Trail Post: Tour Introduction
Understand the land before you hike. Decode Fox Hollow's settler history and landscape.
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Fox Hollow Second Trail Post: The Fox Family
Fox family farm post—170 years of Appalachian heritage hidden in the forest.
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Fox Hollow Trail
1.2-mile easiest loop through Shenandoah's pre-park history. No grit required. Stay hydrated.
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Frazier Discovery Trail
1.2-mi circuit. Steep uphill, sharp payoff. Blue-blazed overlooks through Loft Mountain. 1 hour.
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Frazier Trail Geologic Discovery
Hike through 300-million-year-old Greenstone cliffs and decipher volcanic bubbles frozen in rock.
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Hawksbill Loop
Shenandoah's highest peak with 360-degree views. Moderate 2.9-mile loop; exposed summit demands your full attention.
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Hawksbill Summit
Shenandoah's highest peak via steep 1.7-mile scramble. Views are worth the sweat.
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Hawksbill Summit via Upper Hawksbill
Reach Shenandoah's highest peak in 90 minutes. Exposed summit, 360° views, tons of hikers.
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Hazel River Falls
Moderate 5.3mi slog to dual cascades. 1,070ft gain in 5 hours. Relentless first 2 miles. Waterfall reward is legit.
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Hightop Summit
Ridge climb to a rocky 3,296ft summit. 3 miles, 935ft gain. Tactical views.
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Jones Run Falls
Stream crossing and 1,045-foot climb. 42-foot waterfall payoff. Moderate grit.
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Knob Mountain – Jeremys Run
6-mile circuit, 1,303ft gain, moderately strenuous. Jeremys Run's picturesque stream through wilderness—expect steep grades and stream crossings. 7.5 hours.
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Lands Run Falls
Quick waterfall mission: 1.3mi fire road to 80ft cascades. Easiest difficulty, perfect for families.
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