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Compton Gap Trailhead – Shenandoah Valley Overlook loop from Jenkins Gap

Compton Gap Trailhead – Shenandoah Valley Overlook loop from Jenkins Gap

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3.2

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Compton Gap Trailhead – Shenandoah Valley Overlook loop from Jenkins Gap

02:25

41.3km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Shenandoah National Park

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Parking

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3.28 km

Compton Gap Trailhead

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Compton Gap Trailhead is actually situated at Compton Gap and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The views from Compton Gap are great, but if you decide to …

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8.27 km

Gooney Manor Overlook

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The views southwest from this point are excellent, as they offer a clear sight of Browntown Valley and some of its hills. Some of them include the North & South …

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11.1 km

Signal Knob Overlook

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This point offers excellent views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Massanutten Mountain Range, with the Signal Knob standing out as the northernmost point of that area.

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11.7 km

From this point, you can enjoy views of the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley. The main highlights include Signal Knob and the town of Front Royal, but on clear days, you might even see part of West Virginia.

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28.5 km

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

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This is one of the two visitor centers in Shenandoah National Park. Here, you can find information and maps, as well as restrooms. Next to the building, there is also …

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41.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

1.16 km

778 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

782 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Compton Gap Trailhead – Shenandoah Valley Overlook loop from Jenkins Gap

Compton Gap Trailhead

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Signal Knob Overlook

Viewpoint

Shenandoah Valley Overlook

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

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