George Washington National Forest

Kennedy Peak

A 1920s fire tower with views over Page Valley

Distance

5.1 mi

Elevation gain

856 ft

Difficulty

Moderate

Route

Out & back

Time

3 hr

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A 5.1-mile round trip from the Camp Roosevelt trailhead, climbing the Massanutten Trail to a stone observation tower built in the 1920s, with views over Page Valley and the Shenandoah River.

Directions to the trailhead

The Climb

1,795 ftHigh point · 1,959 ft1,946 ft · +856 ft gain

What to Expect

Parking: Trailhead near Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area on SR 675, in Fort Valley.
Fees: No fee required
Dogs: Permitted on leash
Best seasons: spring, fall
Water: No reliable water sources on trail; carry water in
Cell service: Unreliable for most of the route
Hazards: Rocky in sections; no fencing or railing at the tower platform