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Shenandoah National Park
Hiking - South District

Mile 66.7
Hightop
To a rock ledge where you can see most of the higher peaks in the park.
2.8 mile round trip
Hiking guide map for South District of Shenandoah National Park

Mile 69.9
Powell Gap
Play army scout on a hike to a hidden viewpoint.
1 mile round trip. Easy.

Mile 73.2
Simmons Gap
Follows a stream along an old mountaineer road.
1.6 mile round trip

Mile 76.1
Rocky Mount Summit
Steep climb to good views
6.9 miles round trip. Strenuous.

Mile 77.5
Ivy Creek Overlook
To a rocky viewpoint
2.8 mile round trip. Easy

Mile 79.5
Ivy Creek Spring
Through an exquisite canyon to a spring with ruins of an old farmhouse.
1 mile round trip

Mile 79.5
Deadening Nature Trail
To the summit of Loft Mountain through an old meadow. The trail's theme is succession, from pastureland to mature forest.
1.4 mile circuit. Easy

Mile 81.1
Doyles River Falls
Two different waterfalls, one 28 feet, the other 63 feet, with two distinct personalities, both charming.
Roundtrip 3.2 miles. Moderate.

Doyles River, Jones Run & A.T. Circuit
Worthwhile hike past three waterfalls.
7.8 miles. Moderately strenuous.

Mile 84.1
Jones Run Falls
Gorgeous 42 foot falls gathering from strings of meeting streams. Rewarding hike. Roundtrip 3.4 miles. Easy.

Mile 84.8
Black Rock
Rocky trail to a great view
1 mile round trip. Easy

Mile 90.0
Riprap Hollow
This is a good trail to see water in different forms. Hikers pass a stream, cascades and a pool.
One-way 7.1 miles. Moderately strenuous

Mile 94.1
Turk Mountain Summit
Rocky climb to outstanding view
2.2 mile round trip. Easy

[Go to a detailed description of the Turk Mountain Trail]

Mile 96.8
Jarman Gap
Through lush woods.
0.5 mile round trip

Mile 99.5
Little Calf Mountain
To open mountain top.
1 mile round trip. Easy.

Mile 99.5
Bear Den Mountain
Good views of both sides of the ridge.
1.2 mile round trip

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