Allen's Mountain Trail

The Allen's Mountain Trail is a 1.9 mile moderate difficulty trail for hiking and biking that loops through the wooded hilly terrain near the camping area. It is accessible just west of the campground parking lot and from the Turkey Roost Trail. This trail takes users slightly uphill, then curves around and takes them slightly downhill back to where they started. Along the trail many of the trees have identifying labels. Some of these trees include the black oak, chestnut oak, white oak, Virginia pine, sassafras, paw paw, and the American and eastern hornbeam.

Blaze Color: Silver

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Bluebell Loop Trail

The Bluebell Loop Trail is a one mile round trip, easy, multi-use trail that is handicap accessible and near the campgrounds in the northeast part of the park. The trail passes through flat wooded areas near the river and eventually comes to an open area where a short return loop abuts the park boundary. This quiet corner of the park offers great opportunities for spotting wildlife. The Wildcat Ledge Trail branches off of this trail. Visitors should check with park staff to confirm handicap accessibility before embarking on an excursion.

Blaze Color: Dark Blue

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Cassidy Point Trail

The Cassidy Point Trail is a .85 mile, moderate difficulty multi-use trail that is accessible from Culler's Trail and from the Sawmill Hollow and Redtail Ridge Trails. The trail climbs to a relatively flat ridge from which, hikers may either loop back to the start on the Redtail Ridge Trail or, they may follow the Sawmill Hollow Trail. Other than a steep section at the beginning near the Culler's Trail access, this trail is relatively flat and manageable.

Blaze Color: Lt. Green

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Clean Sweep Trail

The Clean Sweep Trail is a .2 mile, moderate difficulty hiking trail that is accessible from the Paw Paw Trail and from Cook's Trail. The trail passes through the wooded hillside between the Highpoint Picnic Area and the day use area with rewarding views of the mountains. This trail has some steep parts and hikers should plan accordingly.

Blaze Color: Purple

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Cook's Trail

The Cook's Trail is a .5 mile, moderate difficulty hiking trail that passes through wooded hillsides and over several bridges near the High Point Picnic Area and the day use area. The trail may also be accessed from the Clean Sweep Trail. Users should be mindful of steep sections of trail.

Blaze Color: White

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Culler's Trail

Culler's Trail is 2.55 mile, easy multi-use trail that is accessible from a parking lot just north of the contact station. This parking lot also has space to park horse trailers. The trail passes through hardwood forest until reaching open fields and leveling out. As the trail nears the river, there is access to the Tater Patch, Sawmill Hollow, River Ridge, Redtail Ridge, and Cassidy Point Trails. The trail continues to the park's western border, where users can see some of the local canoe rental and outdoor adventure facilities.

Blaze Color: Orange

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Paw Paw Trail

The Paw Paw Trail is a 1 mile, easy trail for hiking and biking that passes through a relatively flat wooded area not far from the Shenandoah River. Along the trail there are numerous access points where users can take a break and cool off in the shallows. As the name suggest there are a considerable degree of broad leafed paw paw trees throughout the park and especially here. This trail is accessible from the day use area near shelter 1. It is also accessible from the Clean Sweep and the River Trail.

Blaze Color: Black

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Point Trail

The Point Trail is a 1 mile, moderate difficulty trail for hiking and biking that is accessible from the campground parking lot. The trail climbs through hardwood forest until reaching the park's boundary, which is clearly marked. At this point users must return to the trail head by the same route. Users should bear in mind that the total round trip to the park boundary and return is approximately two miles.

Blaze Color: Gold

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Redtail Ridge Trail

The Redtail Ridge Trail is a .67 mile, moderate difficulty hiking trail that is accessible from the Culler's Trail in the same place as the Cassidy Point Trail. The trail also connects to the Cassidy Point Trail near the River Ridge Trail. From either direction the trail quickly climbs to the ridge top and features some of the best views in the park. For the most dynamic views and incredible fall foliage, this trail is a must.

Blaze Color: Red

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

River Ridge Trail

AJ's Drop Trail or the River Ridge Trail is a 1.44 mile, difficult multi-use trail that runs between two points on Culler's Trail. It is also accessible from the Cassidy Point Trail. Like several other trails in the park it passes through hardwood forest and experiences several changes in elevation. The trail is particularly steep at the southernmost Culler's Trail access point. The trail features beautiful panoramic views of the Shenandoah River and surrounding mountains.

Blaze Color: Teal

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

River Trail

The River Trail is a 2.5 mile, flat, easy, multi use trail that is accessible from Culler's Trail in several places and provides access to the Paw Paw Trail. As the name suggests, this trail parallels the Shenandoah River as it runs through flat rolling fields and areas of wildflowers. The trail is mostly fine gravel though in some places it is more rough and rocky. Mostly in the western part of the trail, this rocky section might be difficult for some bikes and on some horse hooves. Users should exercise care.

Blaze Color: Green

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Sawmill Hollow Trail

The Sawmill Hollow Trail is a .66 mile moderate difficulty, multi-use trail that is accessible from the Tater Patch, River Ridge, and Culler's Trails. It passes through a wooded ravine or hollow. A few steep points are on the trail that requires caution but otherwise most of the trail is easy to negotiate.

Blaze Color: Gray

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Tater Patch Trail

The Tater Patch Trail is a 1.57 mile, moderate difficulty, multi-use trail that forms a loop through hardwood forest and some rough and rocky terrain, presenting a particular challenge to mountain bikers. The trail is accessible from the Culler's Trail in two places and is also accessible from the Sawmill Hollow Trail. From the Culler's Trail access in the field area, the trail climbs into the woods where users will find an intersection offering two routes. The left fork is extremely narrow with numerous steep and difficult switchbacks that wind up to the second access point from the Culler's Trail. Users who take the right fork will experience a more gradual climb, passing close to a field before the trail descends by way of a steep gravel incline to the Sawmill Hollow Trail.

Blaze Color: Lt. Blue

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Turkey Roost Trail

The Turkey Roost Trail is a .38 mile, easy trail designed for walkers. The trail is accessible from the Allen's Mountain Loop and across the road from the High Point Picnic Area parking lot. This trail may be short but it climbs a fairly steep grade from the Allen's Mountain Trail to the top. A variety of birds can be seen from here and, depending on the time of day, one might see or hear wild turkeys moving through the brush.

Blaze Color: Yellow

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Wildcat Ledge Trail

The Wildcat Ledge Trail is a .4 mile, difficult hiking trail that is accessible from the Bluebell Loop Trail. The trail takes hikers up a very steep, rocky slope that eventually levels out for a little while before one last rocky, steep incline at the top of the ledge. At this point there is a spectacular view of the river, fields and mountains that surround the area. This point is near the park boundary which is marked by a fence.

Blaze Color: Beige

Usage:

View Video Tour | Download Trail Map

Camping Area

The park has simple primitive camping close to the river in the eastern part of the park. It is accessible from a right fork in the main park road. Campsites do not have electricity or water but they are located near a full service bathhouse with individual showers and a large sink for washing dishes. In addition to the flush toilets located here, there are pit toilets located elsewhere in the campground and waste water disposal sites. Campers cannot drive up to their sites and instead must park in the campground parking lot and then use one of the wagons provided to transport their gear the 30-100 yards to their campsite. Within this area a group camping area is also situated that can also be reserved.

• Season/Hours: March 1 through the 1st Monday in December/Call Park
• Fee: Park Fees
• Location:38° 51.8116 -78° 18.0616

Picnic Shelters

Four shelters may be rented through the Reservation Center. Call 1-800-933-PARK. They are available in two sizes: large and very large. They can be rented all day from 8 A.M. to dusk. All shelters have lighting, are handicap accessible, and feature pedestal grills, a water fountain and electricity (a single 15 amp 120v receptacle). Also, all are adjacent to parking. Daily parking fees apply to all shelter guests.

• Season/Hours: All Year/Full Day
• Fee: Park Fees
• Location:N/A

Fishing Area

The park offers a car top access in the day-use area, located 3.2 miles downstream from the Bentonville access area. The "fish trap" access area, near Shelter 3, is suitable for wade fishing. Freshwater fishing is available, however there are no boat rentals. There are three car-top launches and three outfitters within five minutes of the park.

• Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park
• Fee: Park Fees
• Location:N/A