Patterson Ridge Trail
3.1 mi
Distance
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Patterson Ridge Trail is a point-to-point trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 3.1 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per National Park Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Port Republic, Virginia, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
Horse access: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- 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.
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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