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Lewis Mtn East Trail

Summits Lewis Mountain
Inside Shenandoah National Park
1,202 ft of climbing

5.0 mi out & back · 1,202 ft gain · 3,605 ft high point · Moderate

From Bearfence Rock Scramble via the Bearfence Loop Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Lewis Mountain Trail (2.1 mi)

In Shenandoah National Park · VA · National Park Service

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About this hike

Lewis Mountain East Trail is a 5.0-mile out and back hike starting at Bearfence Rock Scramble in Shenandoah National Park via Bearfence Loop Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Lewis Mountain Trail to Lewis Mountain, reaching 3,605 feet.

Elevation

1,202 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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1.3 mi from the trailhead
Lewis Mountain Campground
Campground
1.3 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

6 mi from you
Rose River Loop Trail
- Ends at Dark Hollow Falls
- Inside Shenandoah National Park
- 1,608 ft of climbing
5.5 mi out & back · 1,608 ft gain · Hard
Shenandoah National Park · Camp under a mile away

Out: 680 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Lewis MountainDestination · 2.4 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 0.2 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 0.3 mi in
Bearfence MountainAlong the way · 0.4 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 0.5 mi in
Bush MountainNearby · 0.0 mi in

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,202 ft round trip
High point: 3,605 ft
Low point: 3,189 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.0 mi and 1,202 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Start: Bearfence Rock Scramble
Trailhead: 38.4524° N · 78.4669° W

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Lewis Mountain Campground

Campground · VA

5.5 mi from the trailhead

Big Meadows Campground

Campground · VA

10 mi from you

Saddle Trail

Summits Old Rag Mountain
Inside Shenandoah National Park
1,748 ft of climbing

5.5 mi out & back · 1,748 ft gain · Hard

Shenandoah National Park · Camp 5 mi away

Dark Hollow Falls Trail

Ends at Dark Hollow Falls
Inside Shenandoah National Park
Camp under a mile away

3.1 mi out & back · 705 ft gain · Moderate

Shenandoah National Park · Camp under a mile away

Robertson Mountain Trail

Passes Robertson Mountain
Inside Shenandoah National Park
2,991 ft of climbing

8.4 mi out & back · 2,991 ft gain · Very hard

Shenandoah National Park · Camp 5 mi away

RWMA - Doubletop Trail

Summits Doubletop Mountain
Inside Shenandoah National Park
4,928 ft of climbing

13.9 mi loop · 4,928 ft gain · Very hard

Shenandoah National Park · Camp 4 mi away

White Oak - Cedar Run Loop

Ends at Cedar Run Falls
Inside Shenandoah National Park
2,527 ft of climbing

7.8 mi loop · 2,527 ft gain · Hard

Shenandoah National Park · Camp 3 mi away

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Lewis Spring Falls Trail
- Passes Lewis Spring Falls
- Inside Shenandoah National Park
- 1,324 ft of climbing
3.9 mi out & back · 1,324 ft gain · Moderate
Shenandoah National Park · Camp under a mile away

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Weather

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Sun58°41°Sunny
Mon58°42°Sunny
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