Massanutten Trail

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This information is a public record of the 2003 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --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.

Massanutten Trail

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    71 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

  • Buffum Falls on the Trail, in the Pelham Hills. photo by John Kowaleski.
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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.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Swimming Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Wade Bushong
USDA 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
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