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Elkwallow, Mathews Arm, and Knob Mountain Cutoff Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateLoop

Elkwallow, Mathews Arm, and Knob Mountain Cutoff Trail

Rileyville, Virginia

5.6 mi

Distance

1,220 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 23m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Elkwallow, Mathews Arm, and Knob Mountain Cutoff Trail is a loop trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Page County, Virginia. It is 5.6 miles long and gains 1,220 feet. The nearest town is Sperryville, Virginia, about 7 miles away in a straight line.

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

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:588 ft
Max:835 ft
Gain:372 ft
Loss:372 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 588 ft and 835 ft across 5.6 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.588 ft670 ft753 ft835 ft0.0 mi1.4 mi2.8 mi4.2 mi5.6 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi835 ft
End5.6 mi835 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Sperryville, VA · about 7 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
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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