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Hawksbill Mountain, Franklin Cliffs, Big Meadows Horse Trail
Syria, Virginia
9.0 mi
Distance
2,546 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 56m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't have an editorial description for Hawksbill Mountain, Franklin Cliffs, Big Meadows Horse Trail in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.
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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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Campgrounds near this trail
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3.3 mi away · VA
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5.5 mi away · VA
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7.7 mi away · VA
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8.1 mi away · VA
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