Hickerson Hollow Trail
A short trail for hikers and horses carries the adventurer down Hickerson Hollow.
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Hickerson Hollow Trail Details
The trailhead for Hickerson Hollow is from Lands Run Gap on the west side of Skyline Drive (mile 9.2). This trail, open to hikers and horses, parallels a stream and will lead you into an old mountain hollow. The trail becomes Hickerson Hollow Road at the park boundary.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.2 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hickerson Hollow Trail
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Low Gap
Low Gap serves as one of the first passes on northern Skyline Drive.
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Compton Peak
The fairly steep and rocky ascent of this double-topped peak includes a great example of columnar jointing, a unique geologic feature.
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Compton Gap
Compton Gap sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet and is a trail access point.
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Overview
Home of the famous Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park stretches more than 100 miles along the ridgeline overlooking the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia.
2.8 mi away
Shenandoah National Park
Home of the famous Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park stretches more than 100 miles along the ridgeline overlooking the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia.
