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Furnace Mountain / Trayfoot Mountain Overnight Loop

Grottoes Virginia Hikes

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Furnace Mountain / Trayfoot Mountain Overnight Loop - Grottoes Virginia Hikes

If you like mountaintop views and camping along streams, this loop is for you. Head north on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and turn west toward Austin Mountain, with many views of your destination. Camp in the woods along Madison Run and then climb up to Furnace Mountain for more views. Walk along the rest of Trayfoot Mountain and drop to Paine Run for more streamside camping. Pass historic Blackrock Springs and culminate your trip at the view from Blackrock. This trip has many rewards.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Grottoes
Length: 20.6 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: 16 hours
Season: Year-round
Trailhead Elevation: 2,800 feet
Top Elevation: 3,300 feet
Local Contacts: Shenandoah National Park
Topo Map: Furnace Mountain / Trayfoot Mountain Overnight Loop Topographic Map
Guide Book: Day & Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Walton Rating:
Date of Trip: 5/27/2008
+2 Props
Hike this trail over the Memorial Day weekend with a group of boy Scouts. T…
Elizabeth Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/8/2006
+2 Props
As a previous reviewer pointed out, the talus slopes -- with numerous stret…

Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

  2. Tonight
    Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

  3. Sunday
    Mostly sunny in the morning...then cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 50. North winds around 5 mph...becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

  4. Sunday Night
    Cloudy. Rain likely...mainly after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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Day & Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
Day & Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

by Johnny Molloy (Menasha Ridge Press)

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