Scothorn Gap Trail to Gap Creek Trail Loop - Hiking trail near Luray, Virginia, United States - Description
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| Name | Scothorn Gap Trail to Gap Creek Trail Loop | |
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| Summary | Nice loop hike to views and creeks | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 6.0 miles / 9.7 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Creeks - Scenic Views | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Luray, Virginia, United States | |
| Link | http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/DuncanKnob/ | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map | Trails Illustrated Map 792, Map G |
Follow trail east to Gap Creek trail. A short side trip is available to Duncan Knob. (You will need to tie your horse before proceeding up this portion of trail). To complete loop, return to parking area by returning on Crisman Hollow Road. Horses should avoid the Peach Orchard section of the Massanutten Trail.
Park off FDR 274, Crisman Hollow Road, at or near Scothorn Gap Parking area.
Crisman Hollow Road is closed to vehicles from Feb. 1 to the Friday before Youth Spring Turkey Season in April. The trails remain open year round.
| Latitude | 38.69127 degrees / 38° 41.476' / 38° 41' 28.57" |
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| Longitude | -78.58014 degrees / -78° 34.808' / -78° 34' 48.50" |
| Created by Nick on 03/24/2009 |
| Last edited by Nick on 02/17/2011 |
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