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Big Run River Campsite – Waterfall Mountain Campsite loop from New Market Gap

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Big Run River Campsite – Waterfall Mountain Campsite loop from New Market Gap

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Big Run River Campsite – Waterfall Mountain Campsite loop from New Market Gap

05:51

41.9km

1,370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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George Washington National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.21 km

Big Run River Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

This campsite sits close to the banks of Big Run River, just before the steep climb to Waterfall Mountain. If you're hiking the Massanutten Trail, you can either camp here …

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12.2 km

Jawbone Gap viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The overlook near Jawbone Gap is a short detour off the Massanutten Trail and gives you awesome views of Page Valley and the nearby peaks. It’s one of the best …

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15.2 km

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

As you hike through the George Washington National Forest along the Massanutten Trail, you’ll pass through rich habitats filled with wildlife. In late spring, mountain laurel and rhododendron bloom along …

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19.6 km

Waterfall Mountain Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

This campsite sits on top of Waterfall Mountain, close to the road, making it a good place to resupply if you're hiking the Massanutten Trail. It has room for five …

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29.6 km

Bird Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bird Knob is accessible from a trail close to New Market, with a rock outcropping above trees that delivers views of the forest and the city. The trail is rocky …

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33.9 km

Short Horse Mountain

Highlight • Summit

41.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

7.33 km

5.68 km

4.44 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

12.5 km

3.97 km

3.26 km

2.43 km

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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37 %

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Big Run River Campsite – Waterfall Mountain Campsite loop from New Market Gap

Big Run River Campsite

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