Sugarloaf Loop Trail

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Virginia · Rockingham County

Sugarloaf Loop Trail

Rolling forest loop with intermittent mountain vistas.

Rating

Length

5.0 mi

Difficulty

6

County

Rockingham

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Cedar Run Trail

Steep creek-side route with pools and cascades.

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Upper Hawksbill Trail

Direct route to Shenandoah's highest summit area.

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Jones Run Trail

Forested trail to a scenic sliding waterfall.

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About This Trail

Forested 5-mile loop in Shenandoah’s North District connecting five trails including the Appalachian Trail and Piney Branch Trail. A rocky outcrop atop Sugarloaf Mountain at the 0.6-mile mark delivers scenic mountain views, often enjoyed in near-solitude.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.5048, -78.4502

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Getting There

From Front Royal, enter Shenandoah National Park via the northern entrance. Drive south on Skyline Drive to the Piney River Parking Area at mile 22. The Sugarloaf Trail begins from this trailhead.

Nearby Trails

Cedar Run Trail

Steep creek-side route with pools and cascades.

Upper Hawksbill Trail

Direct route to Shenandoah's highest summit area.

Jones Run Trail

Forested trail to a scenic sliding waterfall.

Whiteoak Canyon Falls

Six waterfalls falls, starting from the Blue Ridge and ending down at the base of the canyon

Snead Farm Loop

Scenic loop with meadow and valley viewpoints in Shenandoah.

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