Shawnee Backpack Wilderness Side Trail

Shawnee Backpack Wilderness Side Trail is a 14.4-mile backpacking route in Virginia with ~4,320 ft of elevation gain. Estimated 2 days to complete.

Route overview

Region
Virginia, United States
Distance
14.4 miles
Elevation gain
4,320 feet
Difficulty
Challenging
Recommended duration
2 days
Route type
Out-and-Back

No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.

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