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Massanutten Storybook Trail

The Massanutten Storybook Trail at George Washington National Forest near Luray, Virginia is an easy 0.6 mile out-and-back trail that leads out to a lookout point high above Shenendoah Valley. Across the valley is the mountain range that makes up Shenandoah National Park and to the northeast is Strickler Knob and Middle Mountain.

The trail is flat and paved, just over a quarter mile long before it reaches the lookout point. The observation deck has a railing, but the trail continues along the cliff's edge where you can sit along the boulders at your own risk.

Know Before You Go

Easy, short (0.6 miles) paved trail suitable for most fitness levels.
Offers panoramic views of Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah National Park, Strickler Knob, and Middle Mountain from a lookout point.
Trail extends beyond the observation deck along a cliff's edge with potential hazards.

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Distance: 0.6 mi
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Out-and-Back
Est. Time: 18 min
Elev. Gain: 76'
Rating: 0.0

Contributed by: David Miller (Admin)

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Added: March 11, 2018
Updated: January 23, 2020

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Total Change

21'

Ascent

76'

Descent

77'

Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Dogs

Points of interest

Parking

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Main Trailhead

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Beautiful vista with views of the Shenandoah Mountain Range

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Beautiful vista with views of the Shenandoah Mountain Range

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Parking

38.653218, -78.603184
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Main Trailhead

38.653218, -78.603184
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Beautiful vista with views of the Shenandoah Mountain Range

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