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Thing to Do
Pets are not allowed on this hike. A walk through the forest with mountain laurel in the springtime and an example of a columnar jointing geological feature. Limberlost is a fully accessible trail (see more specific information below).
This hike is also a designated TRACK Trail, featuring a self-guided brochure and informational sign that turns your visit into a fun and exciting outdoors experience for kids of all ages. To find out more information about TRACK Trails and to log your adventure,visit the Kids in Parks website.
Distance: 1.3-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 130 feet
Hike Description
The average hike duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.
Pets are not allowed on this hike.
An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.
The trailhead for this hike is located at the Limberlost parking area.
Although pets are not allowed on Limberlost Trail, service animals are welcome. Limberlost is a fully accessible trail.
Length: 2338.3 yards/2138.1 meters
Surface Type: primarily crushed greenstone
Typical Tread Width: 5 feet/1.5 meters
Minimum Tread Width: 2.7 feet/.8 meters
Typical Running Slope: 3.5%
Maximum Running Slope: 10.3%
Typical Cross Slope: 1.6%
Maximum Cross Slope: 5.0%
Last updated: March 22, 2021