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Millers Head Trail

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 4.0 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Shenandoah National Park
  5. Central District
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“A great shorter trail leading right from the Skyland Resort to a great viewpoint. ”

Michaela Davis-Rigney
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0.8

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

3,772' 1,150 m

High

3,494' 1,065 m

Low

54' 17 m

Up

278' 85 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

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Family Friendly Kids will love heading out on this great trail, and will enjoy the viewpoint even more.

Description

Though only about 3/4 of a mile from the start of this trail to the lookout, this trail packs a lot into that distance! Beginning near the Massanutten Lodge and the Skyland Resort, begin your journey heading west. You'll have a mostly moderate descent on the way to the viewpoint, though there are a few steep parts where the underlying rock has started to come through. Use caution, especially on your way down.

At just over 1/2 miles into the hike, the trail levels out, and you'll be nearing the Miler's Head Viewpoint. This is a great place to take in views of the surrounding valley. Though you started at the high point of the park, it's still a great place to survey everything that Shenandoah has to offer.

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Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park

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Michaela Davis-Rigney
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 8 votes

#20

in Central District

#11317

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  4.0 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#20

in Central District

#287

in Virginia

#11,317

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Looking northwest from the first observation point shortly after starting the trail.
Oct 6, 2024 near Stanley, VA
Looking west from the observation point at the end of the trail.
Oct 6, 2024 near Stanley, VA
Millers Head Observation Point
Apr 6, 2016 near Stanley, VA
Millers Head Observation Point
Apr 6, 2016 near Stanley, VA

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Oct 23, 2024
Caitlin Poore
Out and back. Dog friendly. 1.6mi — 0h 53m
Nov 14, 2023
Thomas Harrington
With Sandra & Mom, although mom stayed behind in the middle. Good view only about 0.2mi in.
Jul 17, 2023
Jodi K
Attempting with a blister. :( 1.6mi
May 27, 2023
Lanting Fuh
Apr 29, 2023
J H
Oct 30, 2022
Keith Knarr
0h 41m
Oct 9, 2022
Carly Riedmann
Hiked 10/08
Jul 31, 2022
Marianne McCarthy
Morning hike with Connor — 0h 55m

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