🎆 50% off 4th of July sale on Supporter Accounts — now through July 6! Learn More.

Compton Gap Peaks

Directions
Map
Pictures
Trailmix
Send to App
Distance:
1.2 Miles / 1.9 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
~36 minutes
Features:
Appalachian Trail hike
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Shenandoah National Park
Town:
Huntly, Virginia
Directions:
38.82354, -78.170467
Added:
April 29, 2017
Updated:
November 27, 2017
By:
Admin user profile picture
Admin (David Miller)
Copy Trail Link Hiking this trail? Send a friend or family member a link to this trail guide for your own safety. Hike at your own risk (disclaimer)
394'

Total Change
421'

Ascent
343'

Descent

Download the Trail Route for Offline Use

Supporters get exclusive access to download trail routes to the MyHikes app for offline use. Stay prepared on your adventure, even without an internet connection! Become a Supporter today to unlock this feature and hike with confidence.

Send to App

Compton Gap Peaks

This shorter section of the Compton Peak East/West trail only goes about 0.6 miles in before we turned back, but this is a 2.4 mile out-and-back trail with a viewpoint and columnar rock features which we didn't get to. Follow the Appalachian Trail (white blazes). to the 'T' intersection. Refer to the attached map picture for more details.
Explore 87 trails near Huntly, VA

  1. Parking

    38.82354, -78.170467
    copy

  2. Main Trailhead

    38.823449, -78.170336
    copy
No community routes found. To add your own hike as a Community Route for this Trail guide, leave a Trip Report with an attached GPX file.

Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)

Season

Spring

Blaze Color

White
Trails near Huntly, VA
Trails in Virginia
Out-and-Back Trails
Camping Trails
Vista Trails
Dog-Friendly Trails
Compton Gap Peaks default picture

Photo Albums

Add Photo Album
Compton Gap Peaks - Compton Peak album
2

Trip Reports

Trail Guide By:
Admin user profile picture
Admin (David Miller)
1.2 miles / 1.9 km
Neeners user profile picture
Neeners
1.2 miles / 1.9 km
April 30, 2017
Hiking
Preview of the MyHikes mobile app interface

Track, Log, and Explore Hikes with the MyHikes App

Helpful Links

Find Hiking Trails Near Me:

Trail map showing various locations in North America

Weather Forecast

In Huntly, VA
Unlock Real-Time Weather

Explore Hiking Trails

Scenic mountain view representing vista trails
Vista Trails
Scenic gorge of cascades representing waterfall trails
Waterfall Trails
Rugged mountain terrain representing summit trails
Summit Trails
Scenic mountain view representing dog-friendly trails
Dog-Friendly Trails
Find Your Trail

You May Also Like

New York's Best Waterfalls - Whether you're planning a day hike, roadside stop, or a leisurely short walk, this guide provides hikers, travelers, and locals alike with 63 different locations to over 100 scenic waterfalls to help plan your next adventure!
Explore

New York's Best Waterfalls

Whether you're planning a day hike, roadside stop, or a leisurely short walk, this guide provides hikers, travelers, and locals alike with 63 different locations to over 100 scenic waterfalls to help plan your next adventure!

Read
25 Best Day Hikes in North Carolina - Discover the top 25 best day hikes in North Carolina, from breathtaking waterfalls to mountain peaks. Explore hidden gems, scenic views, and trails suitable for all skill levels, perfect for your next outdoor adventure.
Explore

25 Best Day Hikes in North Carolina

Discover the top 25 best day hikes in North Carolina, from breathtaking waterfalls to mountain peaks. Explore hidden gems, scenic views, and trails suitable for all skill levels, perfect for your next outdoor adventure.

Read
View More

Before you boogie...

Find our trail guides useful? Consider becoming a Supporter to unlock perks!

MyHikes is an indie platform that makes exploring public trails easier for everyone. The platform has no investors, no ads, and is owned and operated by one person, Dave Miller. Dave has personally mapped and written over 1,800 trail guides on MyHikes for the public to explore. MyHikes has helped millions outdoor enthusiasts plan their next adventure.

But it takes a lot of time 🕦, money 💰, work, and espresso shots ☕ to run MyHikes, including hiking , mapping , writing , and publishing new trails with high-quality (accurate) information... along with software engineering (coding) the platform like building new features, website and mobile app development (iOS and Android), site maintainance . and much much more.

Supporters unlock website and mobile app perks with an annual one-time payment of $25 (you renew) 😎👍. Or you can simply make a Donation of your choice. Otherwise, you can support us by telling your friends about MyHikes - both quick and free 🎉

Admin user profile picture

Dave Miller
MyHikes Founder