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Nelson County

Harpers Creek Shelter – Joan's Rock loop from Three Ridges Wilderness

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United States
Virginia
Nelson County

Harpers Creek Shelter – Joan's Rock loop from Three Ridges Wilderness

Hard

2.5

(25)

58

hikers

Harpers Creek Shelter – Joan's Rock loop from Three Ridges Wilderness

05:12

12.7km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Three Ridges Wilderness

George Washington National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.21 km

Harpers Creek Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Harpers Creek Shelter area is worth stopping at whether you want to stay the night or not. You have to drop a lot of elevation to get back down …

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2

6.31 km

Joan's Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Start at the Priest parking area and CROSS THE BRIDGE to the trail lest you summit the Priest itself. Passing the shelter and campground go towards Chimney Rock. "Joan's Rock" …

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12.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

198 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

226 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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