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Mill Creek Trail

 2.9 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …George Washington National Forest
  5. Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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5.4 Miles 8.6 Kilometers


Singletrack

1,678' 511 m

Ascent

-17' -5 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

3,422' 1,043 m

High

1,761' 537 m

Low

Shared By Jonathan Yates

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“A beautiful trail along Mill Creek.”

— Jonathan Yates
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Dogs Unknown

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Description

The Mill Creek Trail rides well in either direction. Ridden east to west, the trail follows along the path of Mill Creek, and crosses the creek numerous times. The creek crossings can be challenging when water levels are high. Towards the western limits of the trail, the path shoots upward and ascends a series of switchbacks that are generally smooth, but steep and long.

The trail terminates at the Stony Run Jeep trail, where a quick right brings you to the parkway. A left will keep you on the jeep trail to the intersection with Torry Ridge Trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition

Dec 5, 2018: Coalition Trail Builder Recognized (Thomas Jenkins)

Dec 4, 2018: 12/7: Ride Bicycles in the Harrisonburg Holiday Parade!

Dec 4, 2018: Bikes May Use Full Lane

Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Nov 29, 2018: Forest Service seeks help discouraging vandalism

Nov 28, 2018: U.S. Forest Service Honors Glenwood Pedlar Ranger District

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Dec 7, 2014
JR JR
Horribly marked/maintained trail. Feels like you're riding uphill on a dried up creek bed. The switchback climbs are goat trail...

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Stewarded by Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition
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  2.9 from 8 votes

#4

in Sherando Lake Recreation Area

#14834

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#4

in Sherando Lake Recreati…

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in Virginia

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No "Turkey Pen Ridge Trail"! Creek Crossing at Mill Creek Connector/ Mill Creek trail. Trail is up and to the left, marked by orange flags
No "Turkey Pen Ridge Trail"! Creek Crossing at…
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Heading up the switchbacks.
Heading up the switchbacks.
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