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Stephens Trail

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  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …George Washington National Forest
  5. East Massanutten Mountain Area Loop Trails
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Length

4.5 Miles 7.3 Kilometers

88%

Runnable

Elevation

1,103' 336 m

Ascent

-326' -99 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

2,187' 667 m

High

1,353' 413 m

Low

Conditions

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“A pretty mellow trail starting out that becomes more difficult the higher you climb.”

— David Duke
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Description

Starting from the Stephens Trailhead, you find a pretty mellow trail that has rocky sections. However, as the trail starts to climb up the mountain, the loose rock becomes more constant and more difficult with the climb, and the grade steepens significantly as well.

This trail incorporated with Massanutten Trail makes just over a nine-mile loop.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Apr 12, 2018: Forest Service Conducting Prescribed Fire Operations for North Short Mountain in Bath County

Apr 10, 2018: Big Levels Area Burn will Promote Wildlife and Reduce the Risk of Wildfire

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Climbing up Stephens Trail.
Climbing up Stephens Trail.
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