Appalachian Trail — Central Virginia (Shenandoah)
Parallels Skyline Drive through Shenandoah NP. Moderate terrain with waysides for resupply.
Route overview
- Region
- Virginia, United States
- Distance
- 100 miles
- Elevation gain
- 15,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 8 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
A permit is required; confirm current rules with the official land manager.
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