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Bearfence Mountain

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1.1 mi
Distance
34 min
Time
terrain
257 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate out and back trail to Bearfence Mountain in Shenandoah National Park.

Getting Started

Park in the Bearfence parking area at mile 56.4 on the Skyline Drive - approximately 9 miles north of the Swift Run Entrance, 25 miles south from Thornton Gap Entrance. Cross Skyline Drive to access the trail.

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