Limberlost Trailhead
in
Shenandoah

Pets are not allowed on this hike. An ADA accessible path 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

  1. From the trailhead at the Limberlost Parking Area (mile 43), take the trail to the right of the trailhead and follow the greenstone path.
  2. Stay on the path to loop back around to your starting point. 

Accessibility Information

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%

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