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Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area

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Shenandoah County

Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area

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Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area

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    Location: Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

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    1. Fort Valley Overlook – Meneka Peak loop from River View

    14.4km

    04:26

    530m

    530m

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

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    2. Shawl Gap loop from River View

    7.88km

    02:25

    290m

    290m

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

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    August 15, 2025

    Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area is beautiful, and a hub for hikers exploring the northern Massanutten and Tuscarora trails. There are developed campsites with a seasonal hand pump, and showers. While you're here, you can explore the area's iron-smelting history via short interpretive walks. It's a fantastic base, whether you're staging a section hike or just looking for a quiet overnight with amenities and easy access to nearby trails to explore this scenic area.

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      Elevation 230 m

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      Location: Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

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