Elkwallow Wayside – Hogback Overlook loop from Elkwallow Picnic Parking Area A

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Elkwallow Wayside – Hogback Overlook loop from Elkwallow Picnic Parking Area A

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12,655

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Elkwallow Wayside – Hogback Overlook loop from Elkwallow Picnic Parking Area A

04:43

16.0km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Shenandoah National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

247 m

Elkwallow Wayside

Highlight • Rest Area

Elkwallow Wayside provides groceries, supplies, and quick-to-go food. Several benches are situated in shaded areas, creating an ideal stopping spot to recharge before continuing on your ride.

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6.08 km

Four Way Resting Area

Highlight • Rest Area

At the top of the Little Devil Stairs, there is a little area to take a rest and refresh for the rest of the hike. This place is called Four …

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8.53 km

Little Hogback Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.8 km

Hogback Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the longest overlook in the area, stretching nearly a quarter mile. To the north, you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of Gimlet Ridge, Allegheny Mountains, and Mathews Arm.

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12.4 km

View of Sugarloaf Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.8 km

Rattlesnake Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you can witness at least six distinct mountains spanning from east to west, including Jenkins Mountain, Pignut Mountain, Oventop Mountain, Old Rag, Marys Rock, and Stoney Man Mountain.

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

1.98 km

617 m

377 m

Surfaces

12.8 km