0.2 mi from the trailheadSherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping
Campground · VA
1.3 mi loop · 143 ft gain · 1,896 ft high point · Easy
Loop with Blue Loop Water Tank
In George Washington National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
Sherando Lakeside Trail is a 1.3-mile loop in George Washington National Forest.
143 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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. Download the trail and feature data.
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