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Appalachian Trail: Doyles River Overlook to Pinefield Gap
On this 8.8-mile hike, you’ll wind around Big Flat Mountain and gaze at Shenandoah peaks from Ivy Creek Overlook. Kodak moment: Take the side trip down Doyles River Trail to photograph several waterfalls.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Virginia (VA) |
| Distance: | 8.8 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Shelters: Pinefield Hut; sleeps 6.
TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From the Swift Run Gap Ranger Station on US 33 in Shenandoah National Park, take Skyline Dr. south 16.4 miles to Doyles River Overlook, on left.
End: From Boonesville, VA, head NW on Boonesville Rd for 1.1 miles and bear right on Mission Home Rd. In 2.7 miles turn left on Simmons Gap Rd. In 3.5 miles, turn left on Skyline Dr., and go 2.1 miles to trail crossing.
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Doyles River Overlook to Pinefield Gap
| Distance: 8.80 mi | Points: 1110 |
Doyles River Overlook to Pinefield Gap
Points of Interest
WPT005
Location: 38.290401, -78.642014Pinefield Gap; SD 75.2
WPT006
Location: 38.291000, -78.644234Follow blue blazes to reach Pinefield Hut
WPT007
Location: 38.290768, -78.646133Pinefield Hut
WPT008
Location: 38.284882, -78.659119Ivy Creek Overlook; SD 77.5
WPT009
Location: 38.280384, -78.661934Views to the E of Ivy Creek
WPT010
Location: 38.275917, -78.664070Views to the W
WPT011
Location: 38.272301, -78.661682Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT012
Location: 38.270935, -78.658997Stream and boulders
WPT013
Location: 38.266132, -78.653831Side trail leads W to Ivy Creek Spring
WPT014
Location: 38.264935, -78.649635Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT015
Location: 38.264450, -78.648949Loft Mtn. to the N
WPT016
Location: 38.263100, -78.648270Views to the ESE
WPT017
Location: 38.260883, -78.654320Frazier Discover Trail to viewpoint
WPT018
Location: 38.260933, -78.654533Viewpoint; views to the W
WPT019
Location: 38.260700, -78.654602Loft Mtn.
WPT020
Location: 38.260315, -78.655952Views to the W (180 degrees)
WPT021
Location: 38.260201, -78.655869Side trail leads W to views
WPT022
Location: 38.259968, -78.655563Frazier Discover Trail
WPT023
Location: 38.254650, -78.659630Unmaintained road to camp store (no path)
WPT024
Location: 38.250217, -78.665802Side trail heads W for 70 yds. to Loft Mtn. Campground
WPT025
Location: 38.244984, -78.668030Leave trail, heading NW to campsite
WPT026
Location: 38.243885, -78.669800Pass trail heading W to Loft Mtn. Campground
WPT027
Location: 38.245033, -78.673531Views to the W
WPT028
Location: 38.248367, -78.673653Trail leads W for .1 mi. to campground
WPT029
Location: 38.249882, -78.673233Trail to amphitheatre
WPT030
Location: 38.254665, -78.678131Views to the NNW
WPT031
Location: 38.254017, -78.682480Doyles River Trail to Doyles River Cabin
WPT032
Location: 38.246731, -78.693993Doyles River parking. Overlook with views to the S. SD 81.9
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