How difficult is Bearfence Mountain Trail?

Bearfence Mountain Trail is rated moderate. It is 1 miles long with 295 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Bearfence Mountain Trail suitable for kids?

Yes, Bearfence Mountain Trail is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

ModerateLoop

Shenandoah National Park/Virginia

Bearfence Mountain Trail

Elkton, Virginia

1.0 mi

Distance

295 ft

Elev. Gain

27m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Bearfence Mountain Trail is a loop trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Page County, Virginia. It is 1 mile long and gains 295 feet. The nearest town is Elkton, Virginia, about 8 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Trail Details

Kid-friendly

Route Type: Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Elkton, VA · about 8 mi away
County:: Page County, VA
Jurisdiction:: Shenandoah National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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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