Where to stay near Knob Mountain to Jeremys Run

A long loop over Knob Mountain and back along Jeremys Run, mostly inside the Shenandoah Wilderness.

Park at Elkwallow Wayside

Skyline Drive. Wayside and picnic area parking.

The hike

6 mi circuit, 1,303 ft of climb, moderately strenuous, 7 hr 30 min. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Stays within an hour's drive, closest first. Free-flow drive estimates on the road network, not straight-line distance. Hike facts checked October 29, 2026.

Cabins, cottages and farm stays24

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Range View Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 22 · sleeps 8

4min to Elkwallow Wayside

2.1 mi by road · 0.8 mi straight

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Shadow Mountain Escape

Cabins · Luray

19min to Elkwallow Wayside

11 mi by road · 6.5 mi straight

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B&A Lake Cottage

Cottage · Luray

22min to Elkwallow Wayside

12.9 mi by road · 8 mi straight

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Corbin Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 37.8 · sleeps 12

23min to Elkwallow Wayside

13.8 mi by road · 9.6 mi straight

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Luray Country Cabins

Cabins · Luray

28min to Elkwallow Wayside

19.2 mi by road · 11.1 mi straight

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Gander Island Cabins

Cabins · Luray

30min to Elkwallow Wayside

22 mi by road · 14.1 mi straight

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River-Cabins.com

Cabins · Luray

31min to Elkwallow Wayside

20.5 mi by road · 8.8 mi straight

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Shenandoah Woods

Cabins · Stanley

32min to Elkwallow Wayside

19.5 mi by road · 13.4 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges41

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Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

24min to Elkwallow Wayside

14.5 mi by road · 7.2 mi straight

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The Mimslyn Inn

Historic inn · Luray

26min to Elkwallow Wayside

17.3 mi by road · 9.9 mi straight

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Blue Rock

Inn, restaurant · Washington

27min to Elkwallow Wayside

17.6 mi by road · 7.3 mi straight

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Fairlea Farm Bed & Breakfast

Inn or bed and breakfast · Washington

29min to Elkwallow Wayside

20 mi by road · 8.4 mi straight

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Foster Harris House

Inn or bed and breakfast · Washington

30min to Elkwallow Wayside

20 mi by road · 8.2 mi straight

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Gay Street Inn

Inn or bed and breakfast · Washington

30min to Elkwallow Wayside

20.2 mi by road · 8.3 mi straight

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Resorts1

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Airlie

Resort · Warrenton

58min to Elkwallow Wayside

45.1 mi by road · 28 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks15

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Mathews Arm Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 22.2

5min to Elkwallow Wayside

2.7 mi by road · 1.8 mi straight

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River Bend Retreat

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

40min to Elkwallow Wayside

25 mi by road · 13.9 mi straight

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Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

41min to Elkwallow Wayside

26.8 mi by road · 10.9 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

41min to Elkwallow Wayside

26.7 mi by road · 11 mi straight

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Mountain View RV Campground

Campground and resort · Front Royal

42min to Elkwallow Wayside

26.5 mi by road · 11.3 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land2

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

46min to Elkwallow Wayside

28.5 mi by road · 10.9 mi straight

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Skyline Yurt

Glamping · Front Royal

58min to Elkwallow Wayside

36.1 mi by road · 21 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: North District0 min, 0 miElkwallow Wayside
Sperryville24 min, 14.5 miElkwallow Wayside
Luray25 min, 16.9 miElkwallow Wayside
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows30 min, 18.2 miElkwallow Wayside
Washington30 min, 20.3 miElkwallow Wayside
Old Rag39 min, 26.3 miElkwallow Wayside
Front Royal40 min, 24.9 miElkwallow Wayside
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon45 min, 30.2 miElkwallow Wayside

Also near Knob Mountain to Jeremys Run

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

The closest 12 by road.

Food and drink

Drive to the door

The closest 12 by road.

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