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  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Shenandoah National Park
  5. South District
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“A service road that runs up to telecommunication towers along the route. ”

Michael Smith
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2.9

Miles

4.6

KM

Point to Point

2,864' 873 m

High

1,619' 494 m

Low

252' 77 m

Up

1,244' 379 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features River/Creek · Views

Parking on Skyline Drive. Unofficial parking at Glen Kirk Presbyterian Church.

Need to Know

This trail is part of the Shenandoah 500 hiking challenge. There are two relatively easy water crossings.

Description

There is a steep elevation gain from the trailhead on Skyline Drive to the telecommunication towers and significant elevation loss from the telecommunication towers all the way to the end of the trail. There is a lovely stream that runs along the trail on the lower portion of the trail once you are past Beagle Gap.

Contacts

Local Club: The Shenandoah National Park Trust

Aug 14, 2026: Boots on the Ground: Recapping the 2026 Trailblazer Season

Aug 5, 2026: Another Rap Recap: A Closer Look at July Weekend in the Park

Jul 22, 2026: Reflections from an SNPT Intern: Jeremiah Arceo

Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park

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Michael Smith
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#20

in South District

#26800

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#20

in South District

#685

in Virginia

#26,800

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Beagle Gap
Mar 1, 2022 near Crozet, VA
Gate on the way to the end of the trail.
Feb 26, 2022 near Waynesboro, VA
End of the trail looking back toward Skyline Drive.
Feb 26, 2022 near Waynesboro, VA
Telecommunication towers.
Feb 26, 2022 near Waynesboro, VA
Trail-head off of Skyline Drive. Parking for 2-3 cars.
Feb 26, 2022 near Waynesboro, VA

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