Running in Shenandoah County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Shenandoah County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 10, 2025

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1. Big Schloss Trail Loop — Wardensville Wildlife Management Area

7.00km

01:00

270m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Signal Knob – Buzzard Rock Overlook loop from River View

16.6km

02:19

640m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Strasburg Reservoir – Signal Knob loop from River View

22.6km

02:49

590m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Emerald Pond – Kerns Mountain loop from New Market

50.7km

07:18

1,910m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Buzzard Rock loop from River View

5.68km

00:39

160m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Running loop from Strasburg

6.86km

00:43

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Emerald Pond – Catherine Furnace loop from New Market

47.4km

06:32

1,720m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lake Laura loop from Basye

5.31km

00:38

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Shenandoah County

1. Big Schloss Trail Loop — Wardensville Wildlife Management Area

2. Signal Knob – Buzzard Rock Overlook loop from River View

3. Strasburg Reservoir – Signal Knob loop from River View

4. Emerald Pond – Kerns Mountain loop from New Market

5. Buzzard Rock loop from River View

6. Running loop from Strasburg

7. Emerald Pond – Catherine Furnace loop from New Market

8. Lake Laura loop from Basye

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