Last updated: January 29, 2021
Thing to Do
Little Devils Stairs Loop
This journey leads you through an impressive gorge with many cascades, past a family cemetery, and through the quiet forest.
Distance: 7.4-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Strenuous (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 1,897 feet
Hike Description
- From the Keyser Run parking area (mile 19.4), take the Keyser Run Fire Road (yellow-blazed).
- Follow the fire road to the parking area on the boundary. Please stay on the fire road, and respect private property.
- Pick up the blue-blazed Little Devils Stairs Trail and continue until you reconnect with the Keyser Run Fire Road.
- Turn right, and return to the parking area.
Details
Duration
8-9 Hours
The average hike 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
A park entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park
Location
North District (Mile 19.4)
The trailhead for this hike is located at the Keyser Run parking area.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Accessibility Information
This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
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