Shady Mountain Road

Total Miles
7.6

Elevation

675.06 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Fall

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Shady Mountain Road
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Trail Overview

The northern end of Shady Mountain Road starts just east of the Blue Ridge Parkway near the town of Buena Vista. It travels mostly south towards the Lynchburg Reservoir for 7.5 miles. Along the route, there are a few campsites. Some are along spur trails, and a few near the southern terminus are just off the main route. It alternates between graded gravel, packed dirt, and some rocky sections.

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Shady Mountain Road
Shady Mountain Road

Difficulty

Outside of steep entrances to campsites, it's well-maintained with just a few banked curves that could be slick in inclement weather.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Brad Barton
Oct 14, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Dusty
Russell Dalton
Sep 15, 2024
Open
Dan M
Jan 01, 2024
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Easy gravel road, no obstacles along the way no water crossings. Multiple primitive campsites scattered along the trail.

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