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Hazeltop Ridge Overlook looking southwest Shenandoah National Park VA 2022-06-19 10-05-13 1

Hike

Powell Mtn Trail

Passes Powell Mountain
Inside Shenandoah National Park
2,262 ft of climbing

7.1 mi out & back · 2,262 ft gain · 3,235 ft high point · Hard

In Shenandoah National Park · VA · National Park Service

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About this hike

Powell Mtn Trail reaches Hazeltop Ridge Overlook in Shenandoah National Park, climbing 2,262 feet and passing along Powell Mountain.

Elevation

2,262 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.4 mi from the trailhead
Lewis Mountain Campground
Campground
2.4 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: 2,030 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Hazeltop Ridge OverlookDestination · 3.5 mi in
Powell MountainAlong the way · 1.8 mi in
Peters PointNearby · 1.2 mi in
Big Creek FallsNearby · 2.2 mi in
Upper Big Creek FallsNearby · 2.2 mi in
The Point OverlookNearby · 2.4 mi in
Bootens GapNearby · 3.4 mi in
HazeltopNearby · 3.5 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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: 7.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 2,262 ft round trip
High point: 3,235 ft
Low point: 1,406 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 7.1 mi and 2,262 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 38.4657° N · 78.5004° W

Get directions Open the map

Lewis Mountain Campground

Campground · VA

5.5 mi from the trailhead

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Campground · VA

11 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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Powell Mountain Trail
- Passes Powell Mountain
- Inside Shenandoah National Park
- 2,287 ft of climbing
7.0 mi out & back · 2,287 ft gain · Hard
Shenandoah National Park · Camp 2 mi away
Hazel Mountain Trail
- Near Hazel Mountain
- Inside Shenandoah National Park
- 3,196 ft of climbing
14.0 mi out & back · 3,196 ft gain · Very hard
Shenandoah National Park · Camp 7 mi away
Buck Hollow Trail
- Near Hazel Mountain Overlook
- Inside Shenandoah National Park
- 1,721 ft of climbing
5.3 mi out & back · 1,721 ft gain · Hard
Shenandoah National Park · Camp 8 mi away
Pine Hill Gap Trail
- Passes Pine Hill Gap
- Inside Shenandoah National Park
- 4,239 ft of climbing
17.6 mi out & back · 4,239 ft gain · Very hard
Shenandoah National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Fri65°43°Patchy Fog
Sat53°41°Sunny
Sun60°43°Sunny
Mon59°42°Sunny
Tue65°45°Sunny
Wed60°42°Sunny
Thu55°Mostly Sunny

Fri: Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · wind 3 mph W

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