Blue Mountains National Park Hiking trails

Distance: 34.4 Km • Elevation gain: 1,774 m • Maximum elevation: 1,064 m

Distance: 49.9 Km • Elevation gain: 1,330 m • Maximum elevation: 683 m

The Catawba Falls Trail offers a scenic journey through Pisgah National Forest, guiding hikers along a gentle riverside path rich with historic stonework, lush vegetation, and streams that punctuate the quiet, wooded landscape. About halfway up, hikers encounter a historic dam that forms a small waterfall,…

Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 205 m • Maximum elevation: 695 m

The Welch-Dickey Loop Trail offers a diverse hiking experience, taking hikers through scenic woodlands, rocky outcrops, and granite slabs. As you ascend to the summits of Welch and Dickey Mountains, you'll encounter expansive views of surrounding peaks, including Sandwich Mountain, Mount Weetamoo, and parts of…

Distance: 6.8 Km • Elevation gain: 520 m • Maximum elevation: 822 m

Hiking the Hawksbill Trail is a truly rewarding experience, leading you through lush forests to the summit of Shenandoah National Park's highest peak. Along the way, you’ll encounter stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, especially from the rocky outcrops and the…

Distance: 2.7 Km • Elevation gain: 194 m • Maximum elevation: 1,217 m

The Hawksbill Loop Trail in Shenandoah National Park offers hikers a journey through lush forests and rocky terrains, culminating at the park's highest peak, Hawksbill Summit. From the summit's viewing platform, one can enjoy panoramic vistas of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia…

Distance: 4.4 Km • Elevation gain: 223 m • Maximum elevation: 1,217 m

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Distance: 20.6 Km • Elevation gain: 748 m • Maximum elevation: 1,064 m

The Bearfence Mountain Trail is a short but exciting hike, especially known for its thrilling rock scramble. The route is moderately challenging, but the adrenaline-pumping scramble rewards you with a breathtaking 360-degree view over the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a perfect mix of…

Distance: 1.8 Km • Elevation gain: 72 m • Maximum elevation: 1,076 m

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Distance: 4.1 Km • Elevation gain: 154 m • Maximum elevation: 947 m

The Old Rag Mountain Loop offers one of the most iconic and challenging hiking experiences in Shenandoah National Park, featuring rocky scrambles, expansive views, and a rewarding sense of accomplishment. Hikers are treated to panoramic vistas from the summit, where the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains unfold in…

Distance: 14.6 Km • Elevation gain: 753 m • Maximum elevation: 990 m

The Stony Man Loop Trail, accessible via the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park, offers hikers a rewarding experience with panoramic vistas. Along the route, one can observe the Blue Ridge Mountains, the expansive Shenandoah Valley stretching below, the Skyland Resort nestled amidst the landscape,…

Distance: 2.4 Km • Elevation gain: 100 m • Maximum elevation: 1,213 m

The hike to Mary's Rock via the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park offers a rewarding ascent through diverse forested landscapes, culminating in expansive vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley the rolling hills of the Piedmont region. Along the route, hikers can observe a variety…

Distance: 6.1 Km • Elevation gain: 416 m • Maximum elevation: 1,044 m

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Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 391 m • Maximum elevation: 1,055 m

The Old Rag Mountain Loop Trail is a thrilling hike known for its mix of intense rock scrambles and panoramic views from the summit. Starting with a steep ascent, the Ridge Trail leads you through some fun yet challenging rock formations, requiring both hands and feet for maneuvering. Once you reach the…

Distance: 14.9 Km • Elevation gain: 818 m • Maximum elevation: 991 m

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Distance: 14.3 Km • Elevation gain: 321 m • Maximum elevation: 220 m

Hiking the Hawksbill is an exhilarating experience, where you’re rewarded with breathtaking 360-degree views from the summit, showcasing the vastness of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Along the trail, you'll encounter vibrant wildflowers, rocky outcrops, and the occasional glimpse of…

Distance: 4.6 Km • Elevation gain: 221 m • Maximum elevation: 1,217 m

The hike to Hawksbill Summit via the Lower Hawksbill Trail is a moderately challenging hike through a lush, forested path that eventually opens up to stunning panoramic views from the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park. Along the route, hikers navigate rocky terrain, pass through shaded woodlands lined…

Distance: 2.6 Km • Elevation gain: 190 m • Maximum elevation: 1,217 m

The Bearfence Mountain Loop offers a captivating and varied hike in Shenandoah National Park, known for its combination of rock scrambling and spectacular views. As you ascend, you'll enjoy panoramic vistas of the Shenandoah Valley and the Virginia Piedmont, including expansive views of the surrounding Blue…

Distance: 1.8 Km • Elevation gain: 72 m • Maximum elevation: 1,076 m

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Distance: 35.0 Km • Elevation gain: 2,492 m • Maximum elevation: 983 m

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Distance: 44.9 Km • Elevation gain: 1,583 m • Maximum elevation: 1,206 m

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Distance: 11.8 Km • Elevation gain: 271 m • Maximum elevation: 1,062 m

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Distance: 8.7 Km • Elevation gain: 149 m • Maximum elevation: 314 m

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Distance: 6.9 Km • Elevation gain: 188 m • Maximum elevation: 916 m

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Distance: 0.7 Km • Elevation gain: 139 m • Maximum elevation: 946 m

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Distance: 0.5 Km • Elevation gain: 0 m • Maximum elevation: 143 m