SHERMAN GAP
Trail network near Strasburg, Virginia · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 38.88087, -78.31223
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses
- Shape
- Trail network
- Elevation
- 554 to 1,995 ft
- Ride time
- 3 hr 25 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG04 - +10-12%
- Managed by
- George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
- Trail number
- 403
- County
- Shenandoah County, Virginia
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Elizabeth Furnace 3.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp 3.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Little Fort 7.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Wildcat Ledge Trail 0.4 mi long
- Point Trail 2.2 mi long
- Cottonwood Trail 1.5 mi long
- Turkey Roost Trail 0.2 mi long
- SHAWL GAP 2.2 mi long
- Campbell's Jump Trail 0.4 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is SHERMAN GAP?
- SHERMAN GAP is about 5.5 miles long, or about 11 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on SHERMAN GAP?
- About 2,829 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 554 and 1,995 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike SHERMAN GAP?
- Plan on about 5 hr 45 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 SHERMAN GAP?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on SHERMAN GAP?
- SHERMAN GAP is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does SHERMAN GAP start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 38.88087, -78.31223. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest 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.