Massanutten Trail
This information is a public record of the 2003 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
Massanutten Trail
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
71 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
- Length
71 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
Location: North end of historic Massanutten Mountain; George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Lee Ranger District, VA
- States: Virginia
- Counties: Page, Shenandoah
The Massanutten Trail was constructed and designed to be a multi-purpose trail open to all non-motorized uses and available for use year round. Some sections of the trail are considered difficult for bikes and horses making the 71-mile circuit most suitable for hikers.
Accessibility Information
No text provided.
Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Swimming Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Camping
- Snow, snow play general
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Wade BushongUSDA Forest Service
109 Milineu Rd.
Edinburg, VA 22824
[email protected] • (540) 984-4101
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 800
- Elevation (high): 2800
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- National Designations: National Millenium
- Surface (primary): Rock, crushed
- Surfaces (additional): Rock, crushed
- Tread Width (average): 36"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 8
- Tread Grade (maximum): 55
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Jun 4, 2003