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Low Gap
Low Gap serves as one of the first passes on northern Skyline Drive.
Plan Around Low Gap
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Low Gap Details
At the height of 1,790 feet, Low Gap sits between Dickey Ridge and Compton Gap. This mountain pass offers great views of the park's changing foliage in the fall. Low Gap can be found at mile marker 7.9, on the northern end of Skyline Drive.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Low Gap
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0.5 mi away
Hickerson Hollow Trail
A short trail for hikers and horses carries the adventurer down Hickerson Hollow.
1.5 mi away
Compton Peak
The fairly steep and rocky ascent of this double-topped peak includes a great example of columnar jointing, a unique geologic feature.
1.5 mi away
Compton Gap
Compton Gap sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet and is a trail access point.
2.5 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.
2.5 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.
