1.8 mi
Distance
505 ft
Elev. Gain
51m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Loft Mountain Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 505 feet. The nearest town is Port Republic, 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
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 873 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 1,003 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 873 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:
- Port Republic, VA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Albemarle 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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Campgrounds near this trail
Loft Mountain Campground
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Crozet, VA
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