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Indian Run Maintenance Hut Service Road

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  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Shenandoah National Park
  5. North District
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“A short service road from the AT down to the Indian Run Maintenance Hut. ”

Larry W Brown
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2,517' 767 m

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2,345' 715 m

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172' 52 m

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9%

Avg Grade (5°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Fall Colors · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly A short and gradual service road that is accessible from the Compton Gap parking lot with a fun hut to explore.

Description

This wide service road winds downward to the PATC (Potomac Appalachian Trail Club) service hut. Within a grove of locust trees sits the hut that used to be the Indian Run Shelter. The hut is now used to store tools and to provide shelter for volunteer trail maintenance workers.

Thanks to Larry W. Brown, for sharing this trail description. If you’re interested in learning more details about great hikes, weather, camping / lodging, wildlife, and scenic drives, check out the comprehensive Guide to Shenandoah National Park.

Contacts

Local Club: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

Apr 15, 2024: Join PATC at the VA Black Bear Festival June 1st

Apr 13, 2024: Keep Calm and Read on: A Life Outside

Mar 19, 2024: Breaking Barriers: Christine Reed on her Upcoming Book Blood Sweat Tears

Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park

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Larry W Brown
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  2.0 from 2 votes

#36

in North District

#44894

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#36

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#1,169

in Virginia

#44,894

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hiked north on AT to Fort Wyndham Rocks and Shelter 1.9mi — 0h 46m

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