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Red Gate Road
Trail
5.0 mile
8.1 kilometer
point to point
91% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
0'
0 m
Descent: -1,550' -472 m
High: 3,081' 939 m
Low: 1,531' 467 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 15% (8°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“A trail that once was the Gordonsville Turnpike completed in 1853 by the Blue Ridge Turnpike Company”
— Larry W. Brown
Features
Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
The Appalachian Trail crosses this fire road, not far from the non-paved parking area where the road actually begins. There are no spectacular views while running this road with heavy forests on each side, but it is a gentle incline down the ridge which descends 4.3 miles to the park boundary, where it becomes VA Rt. 611, and continues on to the town of Stanley.
Thanks to Larry W. Brown, for sharing this trail description. If you’re interested in learning more details about great hikes, weather, camping / lodging, wildlife, and scenic drives, check out the comprehensive Guide to Shenandoah National Park.
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Contacts
Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park
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