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Shenandoah National Park hiking guide

Cedar Run Trail

A 2.8-mile loop with 2,290 ft of climbing in Skyland, rated moderate.

Cedar Run Trail, Shenandoah National Park
Photo: E. B. Walker Photography

Key facts

Length
2.8 mi (4.5 km)
Elevation gain
2,290 ft (698 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Skyland

About Cedar Run Trail

The loop drops from Hawksbill Gap into the Shenandoah Wilderness and returns along Whiteoak Canyon, passing six waterfalls on the climb. Several stream crossings break up the route, so expect wet feet and take care on slick rocks. The reward is a steady run of cascades and falls in a forested gorge.

Route map

Route map of Cedar Run Trail in Shenandoah National Park0.5 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

Nearby in Skyland

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