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A short singletrack that accesses the Mill Prong Horse Trail towards Rapidan Camp.


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

3,233' 985 m

High

2,860' 872 m

Low

373' 114 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

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

Family Friendly Taking this trail in reverse makes for a great mellow outing for the whole family, and provides the opportunity to see black bear.

Description

Parking for this trail can be found just south of Milam Gap, near mile 53 of Skyline Drive.

Start on the white-blazed AT as it crosses the southern end of the parking area, heading left to cross Skyline Drive. Once across the road, look for the start of the Mill Prong Trail on the left.

Head onto this blue-blazed trail as it descends gradually through what used to be fields and orchards, and then transitions into old forest. The trail crosses a couple small streams off of Mill Prong as it ends at the fork of the Mill Prong Horse Trail.

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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#293

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#11,407

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Nov 29, 2024
Adrien Cadet
Apr 20, 2024
Private User
May 20, 2023
Tom Herr
Mild hike that is the shortest route to Rapidan Camp. Worth doing in it's own. 2mi
May 14, 2023
J H
About 4 mi round trip, including a brief look around camp rapidan. Nice stop at big Rock falls 4mi
Jul 1, 2022
Chris Palmer
May 23, 2022
David Fishman
4.8mi — 10h 09m
Jan 15, 2022
Haden Smith
To Rapidan Camp and Back. Lots of snow 2mi
Oct 2, 2021
Timothy Reamer
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