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Hightop Peak Loop via Appalachian Trail
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Hightop Peak Loop via Appalachian Trail

Elkton, Virginia

8.5 mi

Distance

2,470 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 1m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
It is important that you prepare for winter driving conditions on Skyline Drive. Before you come, please call to check the status of the road.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:725 ft
Max:1,082 ft
753 ft
753 ft
725 ft844 ft963 ft1,082 ft0.0 mi2.1 mi4.3 mi6.4 mi8.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • 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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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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