Name: Graves Mill Trail
Rating: 4.1

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers

In addition to hikers, the trail is open to horses, mules and dogs on a leash. No bikes allowed.

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The Graves Mill Trail is a relatively easy hike that parallels the Rapidan River. The trailhead is a small gravel parking area at the end of Route 662. This is a no-fee entrance to Shenandoah National Park.

The trailhead is somewhat isolated but in a safe, rural area. This beautiful trail is well-marked and almost completely shaded during spring through fall.

The Rapidan River is a beautiful fast running stream that provides for catch and release fishing. The hike crosses two streams that most hikers find easy to cross using river rock/boulders. This is not a busy trail and it is normal to hike up and back and see only a few fellow hikers.

The closest store for food, drinks, and gas is in Wolftown, about seven miles from the trailhead. There are several trails that connect to Graves Mill trail if you want a longer route.

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Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park

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Terra Pacem with improvements by Robert Bickers

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4.1 from 11 votes

#14

in Central District

#8239

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4.1 from 11 votes

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#14

in Central District

#205

in Virginia

#8,239

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A creek crossing made up of large rocks and boulders.

Jun 10, 2016 near Madison, VA

Jun 30, 2016 near Madison, VA

Jun 10, 2016 near Madison, VA

Graves Mill Trail next to the Rapidan River.

Jun 10, 2016 near Madison, VA

Oct 11, 2019 near Madison, VA

The parking area and start of the Graves Mill Trail.

Jun 10, 2016 near Madison, VA

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Apr 11, 2023

J H

Nov 11, 2021

J H

Beautiful leaf peeping conditions. 3.7mi

Sep 6, 2021

J H

4.4mi

Mar 8, 2021

Jesse Daniels

Only up to Staunton River!

Nov 29, 2020

Mary Slagle

I'm 60 YO chic, I bike 6 miles 3x week doing mod hills. I trailed my 3 companions. Still a GREAT hike. Went to Jones Cabin and back. Will repeat! — 4h 30m

Nov 13, 2020

Kory Mohr

Took Ace. Will be back! 1.8mi — 15h 00m

Oct 18, 2020

Rex Booth

Oct 18, 2019

Jen Croft

gorgeous pools and waterfalls, quiet and not as active as staunton river trail 4mi

Apr 27, 2018

Katy Reed

Nice easy river hike with fun river crossings.

Nov 24, 2017

Cotton Puryear

Jun 4, 2016

Larry Chambers

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Graves Mill Trail

“A beautiful trail that provides a quiet, more remote option on the east side of Shenandoah. ”

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