Appalachian Trail - Tanners Ridge Road

A fairly level hike that takes you through a former homestead on the famous Appalachian Trail.

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Distance: 2.1-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 1 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 175 feet

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Hiking Description

1.  From the Milam Gap parking area (mile 52.8), follow the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) north through a former homestead.
2. In about a mile, the A.T. intersects with the Tanners Ridge Road. At this point, turn around and retrace your steps to the starting point.

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Details

Duration

1-2 Hours

The average hiking duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Activity Fee

No

An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.

Location

Central District (Mile 52.8)

The trailhead for this hike is located at the Milam Gap parking area.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Accessibility Information

This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.

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