Dickey Ridge Trail

Shenandoah National Park

strenuous

Length: 9.16 mi

Est. time: 4h 18m

Gain: 2,520 ft

Loss: 1,102 ft

Max elev: 2,565 ft

NetworkTrail class 3Earthhike

Elevation profile

+2,520 ft gain · −1,102 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Dickey Ridge Horse Trail + Dickey Ridge Trail

9.8 mi · +2,973 ft · ~4.8 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Dickey Ridge Horse Trail Front Royal Connector Trail Springhouse Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

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Journeys:

Laurance Rockefeller

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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