George Washington National Forest · VA
Shenandoah Mountain Trail
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- ✓ 68°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 49 min of daylight — You need at least 475 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 28.74 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7647 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.1765, -79.5152 — VA.
Park
Part of George Washington National Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Shenandoah Mountain Trail?
Shenandoah Mountain Trail is a 28.74-mile route with 7647 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Shenandoah Mountain Trail?
Shenandoah Mountain Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Shenandoah Mountain Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Shenandoah Mountain Trail is in George Washington National Forest, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.