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Shenandoah Valley Overlook – Compton Gap Trailhead loop from Front Royal

Shenandoah Valley Overlook – Compton Gap Trailhead loop from Front Royal

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Shenandoah Valley Overlook – Compton Gap Trailhead loop from Front Royal

02:47

48.6km

1,000m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Shenandoah National Park

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6.50 km

Shenandoah Valley Overlook

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From this point, you can enjoy views of the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley. The main highlights include Signal Knob and the town of Front Royal, but on clear days, you might even see part of West Virginia.

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9.42 km

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

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This is one of the two visitor centers in Shenandoah National Park. Here, you can find information and maps, as well as restrooms. Next to the building, there is also …

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10.6 km

Viewpoint

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11.2 km

Signal Knob Overlook

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This point offers excellent views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Massanutten Mountain Range, with the Signal Knob standing out as the northernmost point of that area.

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13.9 km

Gooney Manor Overlook

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The views southwest from this point are excellent, as they offer a clear sight of Browntown Valley and some of its hills. Some of them include the North & South …

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18.9 km

Compton Gap Trailhead

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Compton Gap Trailhead is actually situated at Compton Gap and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The views from Compton Gap are great, but if you decide to …

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22.1 km

Jenkins Gap Overlook

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At an elevation of 2,355 ft (717 m), this viewpoint faces east toward Compton Peak. The Bolton Branch of the Burgess River runs through the hollow in front of you.

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24.4 km

Hogwallow Flats Overlook

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This viewpoint at an altitude of 2,665 ft (812 m) offers views of Rappahannock County and the town of Flint Hill. However, what stands out the most is the peak on the right side.

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48.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

2.92 km

1.30 km

321 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

989 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Shenandoah Valley Overlook – Compton Gap Trailhead loop from Front Royal

Shenandoah Valley Overlook

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

Viewpoint

Signal Knob Overlook

Gooney Manor Overlook

Compton Gap Trailhead

Jenkins Gap Overlook

Hogwallow Flats Overlook

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