North Mountain Trail follows the ridgeline of North Mountain for just over 21 miles, though it’s not necessary to hike the full length. There are many options to do the trail in sections, for example to get to Elliot Knob and Hogback Mountain. The trail passes by some of the most popular summits in Virginia, such as McAfee Knob (iconic photo location), Dragon’s Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs; to reach these peaks it is recommend to plan an overnight trip. This is a trail that was once used by Appalachian Trail hikers as an option to avoid crossing some private property sections at the AT; this was before the National Park Service purchased the land for the present route. Shenandoah National Park charges a fee to enter, you can find more information at: nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/fees.htm

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Distance 628 m

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Hardy County, West Virginia, United States

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