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Short Hikes

The best way to explore our proposed Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area is to take a hike. The proposal area has 150 miles of trails, some of which are quite remote and challenging.  
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Following are some short hikes offering scenic views, good birding, a hemlock forest, a Civil War site, a waterfall, a historic fire tower, and more.  Click on each hike to see a description, map, directions, and photos.
  1. Confederate Breastworks/Shenandoah Mountain
  2. Braley Pond Day Use Area
  3. North River Gorge
  4. Grooms Ridge
  5. Reddish Knob (wheelchair accessible)
  6. Hone Quarry  (wheelchair accessible)
  7. ​High Knob Fire Tower

For safety, wear sturdy shoes and take food, water, and a rain coat.  Be sure to carry a map with you:

Trail map:  National Geographic Trails Illustrated Staunton Shenandoah Mtn 
​Print map available in local outdoor stores. ​
Downloadable map app available through Avenza. ​​​

Hiking guide:  Shenandoah Mountain Trails:  
 A Guide to Trails on Shenandoah Mountain in Rockingham Augusta, and Highland Counties Virginia.  2nd ed.  Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, 2021. 

​​Questions?  Contact [email protected]
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Contact Friends of Shenandoah Mountain
[email protected]
5653 Beards Ford Rd.
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
(540) 830-4524