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Dickey Ridge Trail – Section 2 (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Continuing where the Dickey Ridge Trail – Section 1 left off, the second half of the Dickey Ridge Trail extends five miles from the Dickey Ridge Picnic Area to Compton Gap in Shenandoah National Park’s North District. Highlights include a … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail to Compton Peak (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

From the northern entrance of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, it takes more than 10 miles to clear Dickey Ridge and reach the “real” mountains of the Blue Ridge by car. 2,909-foot Compton Peak, situated 10.4 miles up Skyline Drive, is … Continue reading →

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