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
Hawksbill Mountain, Franklin Cliffs, Big Meadows Horse Trail is a loop trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Madison County, Virginia. It is 9 miles long and gains 2,546 feet. The nearest town is Stanley, Virginia, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,031 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 1,227 ft |
| End | 9.0 mi | 1,031 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
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.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Stanley, VA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Madison 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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Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (va)
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