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Used primarily as an administrative road for SNP staff.


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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

3,422' 1,043 m

High

2,926' 892 m

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0' 0 m

Up

496' 151 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The gated Tanners Ridge Fire Road is mostly used by park staff and park vendor employees. Otherwise, all that can be found along this road is an active cemetery and access to the Appalachian Trail (AT) and the Tanners Ridge Horse Connector Trail. The road eventually leads to the park boundary in the town of Stanley, and is where the road becomes VA Rt 682 (Tanners Ridge Road).

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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The Tanners Ridge Fire Road gate which is adjacent to the Skyline Drive.
May 22, 2016 near Stanley, VA

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Jan 6, 2022
Ryan Hacherl
Took this as access to Big Meadow while Skyline Drive was closed. A slow trudge uphill on a snowy gravel road but Big Meadow was fantastic in snow! 4.3mi — 2h 00m
Mar 30, 2021
Jesse Daniels
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