The Massanutten Trail rides the ridge of Massanutten Mountain to circumnavigate Fort Valley. Expect technical terrain with steep climbs, obstacle-strewn descents, and plenty of view points overlooking the Shenandoah Valley below. Occasionally the singletrack will be broken by brief stints of doubletrack.
Because of the trail's slow going nature, it is almost impossible to ride the whole thing in one go; most people choose to bikepack it in 2 to 3 days. Multiple springs and great places to camp along the trail's corridor only make bikepacking an even more appealing option.
While on the trail, orient yourself by always staying on the ridge. If you start at the Signal Knob Trailhead, the only times you will descend off the ridge as part of the trail will be at the beginning and end of the trip. In addition, orange blazes are used to denote the trail. Enjoy!
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