Near Stony Man Trail
Elevation sign.
Near Stony Man Trail
Little Stony Man, as seen from the Stonly Man Trail in early October.
Near Stony Man Trail
It's almost unfair to not have to work for this view from Stony Man Summit in Shenandoah National Park.
Near Stony Man Trail
View north following the mountains within Shenandoah National Park.
Near Stony Man Trail
View from the summit.

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Hike Trail

Stony Man Trail

4.4 (37 Ratings)
A short loop with some great views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Allegheny Mountains.
0.5
mi
Distance
150
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.49mi
Distance
150ft
Elevation Gain
97ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
3,999ft
High Point
3,836ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The start of this trail is located off of the blue and white-blazed Appalachian Trail (AT). At the trail post continue onto the blue-blazed Stony Man Trail. After about a quarter of a mile, you'll come to a junction with the Stony Man Summit Trail - this short spur trails takes you to a great viewpoint and is well worth the side trip! At the viewpoint, you'll overlook the Shenandoah Valley, the town of Luray, and the Massanutten and Allegheny Mountains beyond. To continue on the loop, stay right at the junction with the Stony Man Summit Trail to take the blue-blazed Stony Man Trail back to the junction with the A.T.

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Contributors
Kristen Arendt