Name: Shale Barrens Trail
Rating: 4.8

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

— P.M. Forbes

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Hike, bike, horseback permitted.

Dogs: Leashed

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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

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4.8 from 4 votes

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4.8 from 4 votes

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0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers Singletrack	0' 0 m Ascent -209' -64 m Descent
820' 250 m High 611' 186 m Low	8% Avg Grade (5°) 16% Max Grade (9°)
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Shale Barrens Trail

0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers

Singletrack

0' 0 m

-209' -64 m

820' 250 m

611' 186 m

8%

16%

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