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Compton Peak

Name: Compton Peak
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Shenandoah National Park

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Location: Warren County, Virginia, United States

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1. Compton Gap Trailhead – Compton Peak loop from Edinburg

2.96km

00:58

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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2. Compton Gap Trailhead – Compton Peak loop from Lake Front Royal

14.2km

04:28

550m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Compton Peak loop from Edinburg

4.46km

01:22

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

November 15, 2023

Compton Peak is found on a short detour off the Appalachian Trail, via the Compton Peak West Trail, only a few hundred feet up. There is a great clearing and lookout point, and it is worth the detour for hikers to peek out of the green tunnel over the trees. For day hikers, it is a 2.4-mile round-trip hike from the nearest trailhead, with an elevation gain of 800 feet. It is recommended to bring a reward snack to eat here while overlooking the Shenandoah Mountains.

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Elevation 880 m

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Location: Warren County, Virginia, United States

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1. Compton Gap Trailhead – Compton Peak loop from Edinburg

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