Appalachian Trail: Blackrock to Doyles River Overlook
This quick 3.2-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park traverses the Blue Ridge to Doyles River Overlook, where views extend south across wooded slopes.
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Shelters: No shelters.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 5.1
Waypoints
WPT039
Location: 38.2285499572754, -78.7277145385742
SD 84.3
WPT040
Location: 38.2232513427734, -78.7333679199219
Blackrock parking
WPT036
Location: 38.2346000671387, -78.7173690795898
Dundo Gap Campground
WPT035
Location: 38.2402992248535, -78.7107696533203
Browns Gap; Browns Gap Rd.; SD 82.9
WPT034
Location: 38.2459678649902, -78.7053833007812
Big Run Loop Trail crossing
WPT032
Location: 38.2467002868652, -78.6939163208008
Doyles River parking. Overlook with views to the S. SD 81.9
WPT033
Location: 38.2458648681641, -78.6997299194336
SD 82.2
WPT011
Location: 38.2228317260742, -78.7333526611328
Blackrock trailhead
WPT038
Location: 38.2299995422363, -78.7259521484375
Jones Run trailhead. Trail to the E