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A seldom used trail that stretches toward the western park boundary from the Mathews Arm camp area.


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4.2

Miles

6.8

KM

Point to Point

2,623' 799 m

High

744' 227 m

Low

3' 1 m

Up

1,881' 573 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

To access this trail, park at the Mathews Arm Campground lot past the entrance station and continue southwest down Knob Mountain Rd toward the sanitation facility. Look for the Knob Mtn Spur off the end loop of Knob Mountain Rd. Continue on this spur trail as it bends to the southwest, looking for the right hand turn onto the Heiskell Hollow Trail.

Additionally, this trail can also be accessed from the Weddlewood Trail, which connects down from the Mathews Arm Trail.

Heiskell Hollow Trail ends at Heiskell Hollow at Chrisman Road outside the park boundary. Please stay on the trail and respect private property once outside the park boundary.

Thanks to Larry W. Brown, for sharing this trail description. If you’re interested in learning more details about great hikes, weather, camping / lodging, wildlife, and scenic drives, check out the comprehensive Guide to Shenandoah National Park

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Shared By:

Larry W Brown

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Remains of an old chimney about .2 miles inside park boundary on south side of Heiskell Hollow trail
Oct 9, 2019 near Luray, VA
Perhaps a good swimming hole during higher water periods on East Fork Dry Run
Oct 9, 2019 near Luray, VA
Parking is limited at the end of the road. Trail is accessed through the gate shown.
Oct 29, 2017 near Luray, VA
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Oct 4, 2019
Phil Manger
Not a lot to see. Rocks and leaves made for slow going. 8.4mi
Oct 6, 2018
John Turcotte
Sep 2, 2017
Jocelyn King
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