Appalachian Trail: Swift Run Gap to Bootens Gap
Countless views, fragrant pines, and a worthy side trip to South River Falls highlight this 11.6-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park.
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Shelters: Bearfence Mountain Hut; sleeps 6.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 19.1
Waypoints
WPT024
Location: 38.4467658996582, -78.4649963378906
Bearfence Loop Trail and viewpoint
WPT003
Location: 38.3577995300293, -78.5453796386719
AT turns E; Skyline Dr.; Swift Gap; US 33
WPT025
Location: 38.4466819763184, -78.4694671630859
Gravel road
WPT001
Location: 38.3779754638672, -78.5230331420898
Trail to S. River spring
WPT007
Location: 38.4103851318359, -78.4891815185547
Trail to spring (80 yds.); cabin
WPT009
Location: 38.3969993591309, -78.5031509399414
Good views to the W
WPT021
Location: 38.4686317443848, -78.4573135375976
Conway River Rd.; Bootens Gap; parking
WPT002
Location: 38.3650665283203, -78.5279998779297
Saddleback Mtn. Trail
WPT012
Location: 38.3804016113281, -78.5159149169922
Trail to S. River Picnic Area (.1 mi.); falls; observation point
WPT004
Location: 38.4360847473144, -78.477653503418
Campsite
WPT002
Location: 38.4449653625488, -78.4714508056641
Blue-blazed trail leads to shelter
WPT015
Location: 38.3750877380371, -78.5226058959961
S. River spring
WPT011
Location: 38.3859672546387, -78.5132522583008
S. River Rd.
WPT005
Location: 38.4344482421875, -78.4775009155274
Lewis Mtn. Trail
WPT023
Location: 38.4484176635742, -78.4658813476562
Bearfence Loop Trail. Rock scramble for 55 yds.
WPT006
Location: 38.4119682312012, -78.4879531860352
Gravel road to Pocosin Cabin
WPT003
Location: 38.4361343383789, -78.4770812988281
Trail to Lewis Mtn. Campground
WPT026
Location: 38.4449157714844, -78.4713134765625
Blue-blazed trail leads to shelter
WPT013
Location: 38.3800315856934, -78.5213165283203
Jeep road leads to S. River picnic area
WPT027
Location: 38.4441337585449, -78.4704818725586
Bearfence Hut
DSCF2317
Location: 38.3642654418945, -78.5419692993164
