Bearfence Viewpoint
180-degree Shenandoah Valley views in 45 minutes. Easy hike, zero scramble, high reward—bring water for exposure.
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Trails
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19 trails Showing 1–19
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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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 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 via Upper Hawksbill
Reach Shenandoah's highest peak in 90 minutes. Exposed summit, 360° views, tons of hikers.
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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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Lewis Falls Trail
Track an 81-foot waterfall down a 990-foot rocky descent. Moderate hike, serious grind—bring water and respect the rock.
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Little Devils Stairs Loop
Strenuous 7.4mi gorge loop. Cascades, scrambles, 1,897ft gain. Start by 6am. Bring poles & water.
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Riprap – Wildcat Ridge
Brutal 9.8-mile loop with 2,365ft gain. Valley views reward the grit.
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Story of the Forest
Easy forest loop past a science station. Best for families and quick park warm-ups. Start at Byrd Visitor Center.
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Whiteoak Falls (Upper)
Whiteoak's 1,040-foot elevation gain tests your grit, but cascades reward the climb. Moderate-to-challenging hike.
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