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Hike

Springhouse Trail

Summits Carson Mountain
Inside Shenandoah National Park

6.6 mi out & back · 1,214 ft gain · 2,889 ft high point · Moderate

From Jenkins Gap Parking via the Jenkins Gap Trail and the Tuscalachian Loop (2.7 mi)

In Shenandoah National Park · VA · National Park Service

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About this hike

Springhouse Trail climbs 0.7 miles to Carson Mountain in Shenandoah National Park.

Elevation

1,214 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.9 mi from the trailhead
Mathews Arm Campground
Campground · VA

More hikes nearby

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Ridge Trail
- Summits Old Rag Mountain
- Inside Shenandoah National Park
- 2,416 ft of climbing
12.4 mi out & back · 4,290 ft gain · Moderate
Shenandoah National Park · Camp 8 mi away

Out: 660 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Jenkins GapAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Compton PeakAlong the way · 1.3 mi in
Compton GapAlong the way · 2.1 mi in
Carson MountainAlong the way · 2.9 mi in
Jenkins Gap OverlookNearby · 0.0 mi in
Compton Peak WestNearby · 1.3 mi in
Compton Peak EastNearby · 1.4 mi in
Indian Run OverlookNearby · 1.9 mi in
Lands Run GapNearby · 3.3 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. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.6 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,214 ft round trip
High point: 2,889 ft
Low point: 2,337 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Start: Jenkins Gap Parking
Trailhead: 38.8070° N · 78.1811° W

Get directions Open the map

7.1 mi from the trailhead

Mathews Arm Campground

Campground · VA

11.4 mi from the trailhead

Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp

Campground · VA

24 mi from you

Dark Hollow Falls Trail

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

3.1 mi loop · 697 ft gain · Moderate

Shenandoah National Park · Camp under a mile away

Rose River Loop Trail

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

5.5 mi out & back · 1,608 ft gain · Moderate

Shenandoah National Park · Camp under a mile away

Saddle Trail

Summits Old Rag Mountain
Inside Shenandoah National Park
1,163 ft of climbing

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

Shenandoah National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Hawksbill Trail-Upper

Summits Hawksbill
Inside Shenandoah National Park
Camp 3 mi away

3.4 mi loop · 1,159 ft gain · Moderate

Shenandoah National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Hawksbill Trail-Lower

Summits Hawksbill
Inside Shenandoah National Park
Camp 3 mi away

1.4 mi out & back · 660 ft gain · Moderate

Shenandoah National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu57°43°Partly Sunny
Fri64°46°Sunny
Sat68°49°Sunny
Sun66°50°Mostly Sunny
Mon68°50°Mostly Sunny
Tue69°53°Sunny
Wed74°Mostly Sunny

Thu: Partly Sunny · wind 8 to 12 mph NE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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