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Massanutten Trail

George Washington National Forest, Virginia

Moderate
Distance
111.3 km
Elev. gain
3,942 m
Start
Near Shenandoah County
Finish
Near Shenandoah County

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km227–854 m above sea level109 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Campsites

  • Mudhole Gap Camping
  • Elizabeth Group Campground
  • Little Crease Shelter

Summits & passes

  • Signal Knob
  • Little Crease Mountain
  • Milford Gap
  • Kennedy Peak
  • Scothorn Gap
  • Kerns Mountain
  • Jawbone Gap
  • Short Mountain

Common questions

How long is the Massanutten Trail?
The Massanutten Trail is 111.3 km (69.2 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Massanutten Trail have?
The Massanutten Trail has about 3,942 m (12,933 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
How hard is the Massanutten Trail?
Far rates the Massanutten Trail as moderate. How hard it feels also depends on your fitness, pack weight and conditions on the day.
Where does the Massanutten Trail start and finish?
The Massanutten Trail starts and finishes at Near Shenandoah County.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.