Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States
4.5 miles (7.3 km) · 1,506 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Thorton River Trail covers 4.5 miles across Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States. Runners face 1,506 feet of climbing with 34 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 1.6 miles with 847 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 334 feet per mile. The course is 53% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 21.0 puts it in the top 12.400000000000006% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Virginia adventures.
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