Rose River Loop Trail
Trail near Stanley, Virginia · Shenandoah National Park
Hiking
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 38.52031, -78.42239
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 2,179 to 2,838 ft
- Surface
- Earth
- Managed by
- Shenandoah National Park
- County
- Page County, Virginia
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
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Camping nearby
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) 1.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Lewis Mountain Campground 6.6 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Camp Roosevelt 16 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Dark Holllow Falls Trail 0.8 mi long
- Story of Forest/Dark Hollow Connector Trail 0.1 mi long
- Dark Hollow Falls Trail 0.8 mi long
- Story of Forest Trail Access-CG 0.1 mi long
- Big Meadows Campground - paved surfaces 0.6 mi long
- Big Meadows Campground Trail - tent walkin sites 1.0 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Rose River Loop Trail?
- Rose River Loop Trail is about 2.0 miles long, or about 4.0 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Rose River Loop Trail?
- About 1,232 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 2,179 and 2,838 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Rose River Loop Trail?
- Plan on about 2 hr 15 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Rose River Loop Trail?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
- What can you do on Rose River Loop Trail?
- Rose River Loop Trail is open to hiking, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does Rose River Loop Trail start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 38.52031, -78.42239. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.