Shenandoah Valley: Good way to hike a lot while learning about Civil War?

Shenandoah Valley: Good way to hike a lot while learning about Civil War?
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Have you looked into the Appalachian Trail? It goes from Maine to Georgia and goes through the Shenandoah Valley.
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