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Shenandoah National Park hiking guide

Mill Prong Trail

A 3.6-mile out-and-back with 740 ft of climbing in Big Meadows, rated moderate.

Mill Prong Trail, Shenandoah National Park

Key facts

Length
3.6 mi (5.8 km)
Elevation gain
740 ft (225 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Big Meadows
Highest point
3,243 ft
Lowest point
2,505 ft

About Mill Prong Trail

Follow the Mill Prong Trail to President Hoover's historic Rapidan Camp, a former presidential retreat nestled along the Rapidan River. The trail features scenic water crossings, including Big Rock Falls, and offers insights into the camp's rich history. Explore restored cabins like the Brown House and Prime Minister's Cabin, and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Route map

Route map of Mill Prong Trail in Shenandoah National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Mill Prong Trail2,5003,0000123Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 3,243 ftLow 2,505 ft
Elevation runs from 2,505 ft to 3,243 ft over 3.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Big Meadows

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