Compton Gap
Compton Gap sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet and is a trail access point.
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Compton Gap Details
Located at mile marker 10.4 on Skyline Drive, the 2,415-foot Compton Gap serves as a trailhead for the Dickey Ridge Trail as well as the Compton Peak West and East trails. There is ample parking here for a quick stop or extended hike. Just south of Compton Gap is the Indian Run Overlook, with more scenic views of the park.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Compton Gap
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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.
1.1 mi away
Hickerson Hollow Trail
A short trail for hikers and horses carries the adventurer down Hickerson Hollow.
1.5 mi away
Low Gap
Low Gap serves as one of the first passes on northern Skyline Drive.
3.8 mi away
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.
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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.
