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Hogback Mountain Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Moderate Hikes, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia3 Comments

At 3,474 feet, Hogback Mountain is the highest peak in the North District of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Although the summit is not accessible by trail, the modest Hogback Mountain Loop offers fine vistas looking north across Shenandoah Valley to nearby Massanutten Mountain. There is also a pleasant creek crossing at Piney Branch to top …

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Little Devils Stairs Trail Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Shenandoah National Park, Strenuous Hikes, Virginia9 Comments

A hike through Little Devils Stairs, featuring a narrow gorge with countless cascades, is one of the highlights of the North District in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. The 1,900-foot elevation gain makes this 7.4-mile “lariat” (or stem-and-loop) a demanding outing, but for those in good shape, intimate stony rambles and an abundance of peaceful waterfalls …

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