Last updated: February 20, 2025
Thing to Do
Knob Mountain - Jeremys Run
Starting at Elkwallow Wayside, this hike goes around a beautiful area of the Park featuring one of the most picturesque streams in Shenandoah. The majority of this hike is in the Shenandoah Wilderness.
Distance: 6.0-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 1,303 feet
Hike Description
- From the parking lot at Elkwallow Wayside (mile 24), take the Appalachian Trail (white-blazed) to its junction with Jeremys Run Trail (blue-blazed).
- The A.T. goes sharply left here, but stay straight onto Jeremys Run Upper Trail.
- Take a right onto the Knob Mountain Cutoff Trail.
- Take another right on Knob Mountain Trail (yellow-blazed). Follow it to Mathews Arm Campground registration station.
- Take the Elkwallow Trail back to your starting point at Elkwallow Wayside.
Details
Duration
7-8 Hours
The average hike duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
Activity Fee
No
An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.
Location
North District (Mile 24)
The trailhead for this hike is accessed from the Elkwallow Wayside parking lot.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Accessibility Information
This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
Click the image to download the trail map. Print it out at home or save it to your phone to take with you on your hike.