12.1 mi
Distance
3,553 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 35m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Thorton Gap and Buck Hollow Trail is a loop trail in Shenandoah National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,553 feet. The nearest town is Sperryville, Virginia, about 2 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 | 340 ft |
| High point | 4.5 mi | 1,060 ft |
| End | 12.1 mi | 340 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:
- Sperryville, VA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Rappahannock 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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