Shenandoah Valley Overlook – Signal Knob Overlook loop from Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park

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Shenandoah Valley Overlook – Signal Knob Overlook loop from Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park

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Shenandoah Valley Overlook – Signal Knob Overlook loop from Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park

07:14

106km

1,860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Shenandoah National Park

George Washington National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21.3 km

Shenandoah Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point, you can enjoy views of the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley. The main highlights include Signal Knob and the town of Front Royal, but on clear days, you might even see part of West Virginia.

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26.0 km

Signal Knob Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point offers excellent views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Massanutten Mountain Range, with the Signal Knob standing out as the northernmost point of that area.

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39.0 km

Hogwallow Flats Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint at an altitude of 2,665 ft (812 m) offers views of Rappahannock County and the town of Flint Hill. However, what stands out the most is the peak on the right side.

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44.4 km

Range View Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook offers one of the most expansive views in the area, showcasing the majority of Shenandoah National Park. You can see Keyser Mountain, Pass Mountain, Mount Marshall overlook, and much more from this vantage point.

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46.5 km

Gimlet Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point, looking to the north, provides panoramic views from Gimlet Ridge to Dickey Ridge in the foreground, with the Shenandoah Valley in the background.

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47.4 km

Mount Marshall Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point overlooks to the southeast onto the Piedmont region, Jenkins Mountain, and Keyser Mountain. This area was owned by John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the …

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49.2 km

Little Devils Stairs Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point offers panoramic views to the south, where you'll see Little Devils Stairs, Pignut Mountain, Pickerel Ridge, Jenkins Mountain, and Old Rag.

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50.5 km

Hogback Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the longest overlook in the area, stretching nearly a quarter mile. To the north, you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of Gimlet Ridge, Allegheny Mountains, and Mathews Arm.

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106 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.8 km

28.9 km

10.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

87.9 km