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Smith Roach Gap Road

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  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Shenandoah National Park
  5. South District
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“An access road that heads from Smith Roach Gap east toward the park boundary. ”

Larry W Brown
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Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

2,900' 884 m

High

2,674' 815 m

Low

230' 70 m

Up

40' 12 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This trail can be used as an alternate route to access the Hightop Hut - a destination children will enjoy!

Description

Use this access road from the parking area at Smith Roach Gap to head east toward the Hightop Hut Road and park boundary beyond.

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

Aug 31, 2026: CentennialFest and Award Nominations Closing Soon!

Aug 31, 2026: President's Logbook

Aug 28, 2026: Centennial Stories

Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park

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Larry W Brown
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#33

in South District

#48445

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#33

in South District

#1,189

in Virginia

#48,445

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Dec 30, 2022
Jesse Daniels
Clearing it out for Anna! 0.2mi
Jul 28, 2022
Jesse Daniels
0.8mi
Feb 14, 2020
Donovan Fitzgerald
Quiet dirt road hike. Connected to Hightop Hut trail and AT for loop
Aug 21, 2019
Jesse Daniels

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