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Springhouse Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Shenandoah National Park
  5. North District
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“This trail provides a short-cut off of the AT and Dickey Ridge Trail on the north side of Carson Mountain. ”

Larry W Brown
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Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

2,568' 783 m

High

2,516' 767 m

Low

19' 6 m

Up

56' 17 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This short trail heads between the AT and the Dickey Ridge Trail just north of Carson Mountain. The grade of this trail is flat and very manageable.

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

Jan 4, 2026: President's Logbook

Jan 4, 2026: Hoodlums Overcome Government Shutdown Uncertainty to Work A.T. Sections

Jan 4, 2026: Rehab in Sky Meadows State Park

Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park

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Larry W Brown
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#32126

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#29

in North District

#896

in Virginia

#32,126

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