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Appalachian Trail, Hawksbill, Horseshoe Trail, and Rose River Loop
Elkton, Virginia
20.8 mi
Distance
5,420 ft
Elev. Gain
9h 11m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't have an editorial description for Appalachian Trail, Hawksbill, Horseshoe Trail, and Rose River Loop in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.
For current conditions, closures, and route notes, check the official sources below — they're the authority for this trail, not us. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:540-999-3500
- Address:Shenandoah National Park, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East · Luray, VA · 22835
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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Mill Prong to Rapidan Camp

Rapidan Camp Rapidan River via Millprong

Big Meadow to Big Rock Falls

Story of the Forest Trail
In this park
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Rose River Trail
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Hawksbill Gap Loop via Appalachian Trail
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Little Stony Man Loop via Appalachian Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableBig Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (va)
2 mi away · VA
Lewis Mountain
4.8 mi away · VA
Reservable
Graves Mountain Farm Campground
6.3 mi away · VA
Reservable
Watercress Inn at Landon Farm
9.1 mi away · VA
Reservable
Sawmill Cottage near Shenandoah National Park
9.1 mi away · VA
Reservable
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
12.3 mi away · VA
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