Thornton Gap, Wind gap in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.
Located at 2,460 feet elevation, Thornton Gap provides a natural passage through the Blue Ridge Mountains between Page County and Rappahannock County.
The gap received its name from Francis Thornton, who constructed a mansion near Nethers in 1740 and owned the adjacent land known as F.T. Valley.
The Thornton Gap Turnpike Company established a toll road in 1806, marking the beginning of organized transportation through the mountainous region.
U.S. Route 211 passes through the gap, offering motorists access to Skyline Drive and numerous hiking trails within Shenandoah National Park.
The Appalachian Trail crosses through Thornton Gap, creating a junction between long-distance hiking paths and vehicular transportation routes.
Location: Page County
Location: Rappahannock County
GPS coordinates: 38.66110,-78.32000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:54
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