Where to stay near Signal Knob

A long loop on the Massanutten and Tuscarora trails to the Civil War lookout at the north end of Massanutten Mountain.

Park at Signal Knob trailhead

Route 678 at Waterlick, off Route 55 east of Strasburg. Forest Service parking lot (Passage Creek) for the Signal Knob trail.

The hike

10 mi loop, 2,340 ft of climb, very strenuous, 5 hr. 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 November 4, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays30

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Lazy River Cabin Rental

Cabin · Luray

41min to Signal Knob trailhead

27 mi by road · 19.9 mi straight

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River-Cabins.com

Cabins · Luray

41min to Signal Knob trailhead

31.5 mi by road · 17.3 mi straight

Unclaimed

Luray Country Cabins

Cabins · Luray

41min to Signal Knob trailhead

28.2 mi by road · 20.6 mi straight

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A Lazy River

Cabins · Luray

42min to Signal Knob trailhead

28 mi by road · 16.7 mi straight

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Garnerland

Cabin · Luray

44min to Signal Knob trailhead

28.4 mi by road · 21.9 mi straight

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Gander Island Cabins

Cabins · Luray

44min to Signal Knob trailhead

37 mi by road · 23.7 mi straight

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Shadow Mountain Escape

Cabins · Luray

45min to Signal Knob trailhead

37.5 mi by road · 19.7 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges44

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Gateway Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

12min to Signal Knob trailhead

9.3 mi by road · 6.5 mi straight

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Relax Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

12min to Signal Knob trailhead

9.3 mi by road · 6.5 mi straight

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Motel 6 Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

12min to Signal Knob trailhead

9.4 mi by road · 6.5 mi straight

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Twi-Lite Motel

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

13min to Signal Knob trailhead

9.6 mi by road · 6.7 mi straight

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Blue Ridge Motel

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

13min to Signal Knob trailhead

9.4 mi by road · 6.5 mi straight

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Hampton Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

13min to Signal Knob trailhead

9.6 mi by road · 7 mi straight

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Budget Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

13min to Signal Knob trailhead

9.8 mi by road · 6.8 mi straight

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Parkside Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

14min to Signal Knob trailhead

10.3 mi by road · 6.8 mi straight

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Resorts3

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Airlie

Resort · Warrenton

46min to Signal Knob trailhead

41 mi by road · 31.1 mi straight

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Salamander Middleburg

Resort and spa · Middleburg

49min to Signal Knob trailhead

40 mi by road · 31.1 mi straight

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Poplar Springs Manor

Inn and resort · Warrenton

57min to Signal Knob trailhead

50.8 mi by road · 38.1 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks12

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Skyline Ranch Resort

Campground and resort · Front Royal

9min to Signal Knob trailhead

5.9 mi by road · 2.6 mi straight

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North Fork Resort

Private resort, campground · Front Royal

10min to Signal Knob trailhead

7.2 mi by road · 5.2 mi straight

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River Bend Retreat

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

15min to Signal Knob trailhead

10.9 mi by road · 7.1 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

17min to Signal Knob trailhead

11.4 mi by road · 5.2 mi straight

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Mountain View RV Campground

Campground and resort · Front Royal

18min to Signal Knob trailhead

11.2 mi by road · 5.7 mi straight

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Gooney Lodge

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

22min to Signal Knob trailhead

14.6 mi by road · 7.9 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land2

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

23min to Signal Knob trailhead

16.1 mi by road · 9.6 mi straight

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Skyline Yurt

Glamping · Front Royal

31min to Signal Knob trailhead

21.2 mi by road · 14.7 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Front Royal15 min, 10.9 miSignal Knob trailhead
Washington36 min, 29.1 miSignal Knob trailhead
Luray39 min, 31.8 miSignal Knob trailhead
Sperryville41 min, 34.5 miSignal Knob trailhead
Middleburg49 min, 39.9 miSignal Knob trailhead
Skyline Drive: North District54 min, 35.8 miSignal Knob trailhead
Old Rag56 min, 46.2 miSignal Knob trailhead
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows60 min, 42.3 miSignal Knob trailhead

Also near Signal Knob

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

  • Signal Knob

    10 mi · Very strenuous · Signal Knob trailhead

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  • The view west from Dickey Ridge in October.
    Fox Hollow Trail

    1.2 mi · Easiest · Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

    24min
  • The view west from Dickey Ridge in October.
    Snead Farm Loop

    3.7 mi · Moderate · Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

    24min

Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

Food and drink

Drive to the door

The closest 12 by road.

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