A Challenging 250 Mile Route Through
The Heart of the Ridge and Valley Appalachians
Section 20: Massanutten West
Maurertown, VA to Elizabeth Furnace, 13.5 miles.
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TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT!!
The Dollhouse Ridge section is closed, please consult the updates page for current detour route.
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PATC Map G, Guide to the South Half of the Tuscarora Trail
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Max Elevation: 2080 ft. Min Elevation: 570 ft.
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Highlights:
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Access: Trail can be accessed from both the southern and northern termini of section 20:
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Shenandoah County Park (38.933,-78.456)
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Elizabeth Furnace: (38.928, -78.330)
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Additional trail connections in the George Washington National Forest include: Massanutten Trail, Meneka Peaks Trail,Sidewinder Trail, Bear Wallow Spur Trail.
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Advisory: Avoid water from Toms Brook and Shenandoah River. Exercise caution in the George Washington National Forest during hunting season. Section Update
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Camping: Elizabeth Furnace Campground, PATC Glass House (by reservation only).
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Links: PATC cabin rentals, George Washington National Forest
Section 21: Massanutten East
Elizabeth Furnace to U.S. Route 340, 15 miles
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PATC Map G Guide to the South Half of the Tuscarora Trail
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Max Elevation: 2155 ft. Min Elevation: 540 ft.
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Highlights: Veach Gap overlook
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Access: Trail can be accessed from both the southern and northern termini of section 21:
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Elizabeth Furnace (38.928, -78.330)
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Bentonville, VA: Very limited shoulder parking in vicinity of US Route 340 and VA Route 628-Rocky Hollow Road (38.820,-78.336).
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Additional road access:
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VA Route 613-Indian Hollow Road at Bentonville Landing (38.841,-78.330)
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Additional trail connections in the George Washington National Forest include: Sherman Gap Trail, Buzzard Rock Trail, Veach Gap Trail, Massanutten Trail.
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Advisory: Exercise caution in the George Washington National Forest during hunting season. Section Update
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Camping: Elizabeth Furnace Campground, Little Crease Shelter (38.870, -78.359)
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Section 22: Mathews Arm
U.S. Route 340 to Appalachian Trail, 7.6 miles.
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PATC Map G and 9, Guide to the South Half of the Tuscarora Trail
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Max Elevation: 3440 ft. Min Elevation: 660 ft
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Highlights: Overall Run Falls, Overall Run gorge overlook.
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Access: Trail can be accessed from the southern terminus of section 22:
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Bentonville, VA: Very limited shoulder parking in vicinity of US Route 340 and VA Route 628-Rocky Hollow Road (38.820,-78.336).
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No direct access to northern terminus, but can be approached from:
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Skyline Drive MP 21.1 (38.761,-78.282), 0.4 mi SB on AT to junction with southern terminus of the Tuscarora Trail.
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Additional trail connections in Shenandoah National Park include: Thompson Hollow Trail, Overall Run Trail, Mathews Arm Trail.
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Advisory: Skyline Drive may be closed during winter, check with the Park Service for current conditions.
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Camping: Mathews Arm (SNP)
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Links: Shenandoah National Park
