AT-Front Royal Junction

Category: Hiking area in Front Royal, Virginia

Address: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Mark L. Shaffer

Nov 26, 2021

Front Royal, Virginia: This is an enjoyable 8.0 mile hike out and back from the U.S. Route 522 Appalachian Trail junction. It runs 4.0 miles south (bordering the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute) to the Shenandoah National Park northern boundary (SNB). This hike is mostly up hill with a 1948' elevation change. As you near the SNB you're greeted to a .5 mile 300' rock climb to reach the SNB at the top of the mountain. It's approximately 2.5 hours out and 1.5 hours back (downhill). Allow for a total of 4 hours. A beautiful and tranquil walk in the woods while fording several small streams. (see pics)

Alexandra Torrijos

Aug 14, 2021

Nice to se the AT

Tamela Ritter

Jun 15, 2021

Great hike!

JOSEPH LEONGUERRERO

May 16, 2021

Small parking lot to access the A.T. to Tom Floyd Wayside Shelter. It is about 3.2 miles away with 1,480 feet of elevation gain round trip.

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Questions & Answers

Does this trail wrap back around to 522?

Natasha Webster | Nov 11, 2020
Sherry Burroughs | Nov 12, 2020

No. It's a linear trail that will take you to Shenandoah State Park heading southbound or Markham and route 55 notthbound.

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