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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.

Woodstock is nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley along the scenic “Seven Bends” of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Established by charter in 1761 and sponsored by George Washington, it’s home to the oldest working courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Today, Woodstock is a hub for outdoor recreation, and Main Street is filled with plenty of shops, galleries, breweries, restaurants, and cafes, perfect for a stop to spend some time enjoying this small, charming town.

As you approach the intersection of the Massanutten Trail and the Tuscarora Trail near Keller Peak, keep an eye out for the orange blazes marking the Massanutten Trail and the blue blazes marking the Tuscarora Trail. This junction offers a choice: the Tuscarora Trail takes you along the ridgeline with more challenging terrain and better views, while the Massanutten Trail heads down the valley, following a dirt road toward Strasburg Reservoir. Eventually, both trails meet again just after the reservoir, where you can camp.

A short detour from the Massanutten Trail leads to Woodstock Tower, perched at 2,000 feet on Powell Mountain. This historic fire tower offers sweeping 360° views of the Shenandoah Valley, including the winding bends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River to the west and the ridges of Massanutten Mountain to the east. For those hiking the Massanutten Trail, it’s an excellent spot for a break, enjoy the views and take your time to appreciate. Note that the area can be busy on weekends.

Shenandoah National Park is an enchanting gateway to the natural wonders and tranquility that await you there.

Beautiful scenic route. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to explore the trails and only made a quick visit.

Single trail along Lake Laura. Very technical to ride on gravel bike with tree roots and sharp rocks. MTB better suited.

Signal Knob Overlook is the most visited and most notable viewpoint in this part of George Washington National Forest. There are also some cell towers just south of the overlook that have a great view. This overlook is at the end of a rock spur trail; it might be best to walk the bike through this section.