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Mill Creek Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
  2.9 ( 8 ) Favorite
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …George Washington National Forest
  5. Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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Trail

5.4 mile 8.6 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 1,678' 511 m
Descent: -17' -5 m
High: 3,422' 1,043 m
Low: 1,761' 537 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 26% (14°)

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Trail shared by Jonathan Yates

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“A beautiful trail along Mill Creek.”

— Jonathan Yates
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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.

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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Features, Electic Mountain Bikes Allowed

Contacts

Local Club: Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition

Feb 7, 2020: We’ve Got a Survey: Help Plan the Future of the Massanutten Western Slope Trails

Feb 4, 2020: Downtown Harrisonburg Parking Study

Jan 21, 2020: Meet SVBC Volunteer: Marcia Lamphier

Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Feb 26, 2020: Forest Service will conduct a controlled burn in Hardy County, W.Va.

Feb 26, 2020: Forest Service plans controlled burns this spring in Augusta, Highland, Rockingham Counties Va. and Pendleton Co W.Va

Feb 24, 2020: Forest Service plans controlled burns this spring in Shenandoah, Page and Rockingham Counties Va.and Hardy Co W.Va,

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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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Trail Ratings

  2.9 from 8 votes

#4

in Sherando Lake Recreation Area

#17059

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  2.9 from 8 votes
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#4

in Sherando Lake Recreati…

#498

in Virginia

#17,059

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Heading up the switchbacks.
Apr 21, 2014 near Stuarts…, VA
View from top of 7 Switchbacks Climb
Jun 2, 2019 near Stuarts…, VA
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
Apr 21, 2014 near Lyndhurst, VA

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