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Shale Barrens Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Bentonville
  5. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park
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Length

0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers


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Elevation

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Ascent

-209' -64 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

820' 250 m

High

611' 186 m

Low

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“This is the most fun part of the Shenandoah Park trails when ridden downhill. ”

— P.M. Forbes
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Hike, bike, horseback permitted.
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Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

Make sure your brakes are working and get ready for a super fun descent to Culler's Trail from Redtail Ridge Trail with an opportunity to catch some air along the way!

For more information, see the park map and trail guide here:
dcr.virginia.gov/state-park…

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Land Manager: Virginia State Parks

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Nov 17, 2016
Brianne Golden
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  4.8 from 4 votes

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in Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park

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