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Stony Man Nature TrailEarn spectacular views on this short hike to the park's second highest peak, Stony Man Mountain.
Shenandoah
A long, narrow park of ridgelines and valleys, Shenandoah National Park blends Appalachian forests, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks.
Top Stops
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Blackrock Summit TrailMake time for this short loop hike to a rock outcropping with great views.
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Mary's RockTwo trails lead to the bare summit of Mary's Rock, a 3,514-foot peak that's the eighth highest point in the park.
Information
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Basic Information
OverviewHome of the famous Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park stretches more than 100 miles along the ridgeline overlooking the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia.
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Auto Tour
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Dickey Ridge Visitor CenterThe Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor CenterThe Byrd Visitor Center is open on weekends year-round, with daily hours during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Front Royal Entrance StationThe Front Royal Entrance Station serves as the northernmost entrance to the park.
Hiking
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Fox Hollow Nature TrailStretch your legs on an easy loop hike from the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center.
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Dickey Ridge TrailHike part or all of the Dickey Ridge Trail as an out-and-back adventure, or use it to connect other routes.
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Snead Farm TrailMake a short loop through tranquil forests and past old farm ruins on a hike that will take you back through history.
Bicycling
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Dickey Ridge Visitor CenterThe Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor CenterThe Byrd Visitor Center is open on weekends year-round, with daily hours during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Front Royal Entrance StationThe Front Royal Entrance Station serves as the northernmost entrance to the park.
Point of Interest
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Old RagFor unmatched views, hike and scramble to the summit of Old Rag, the park's most popular hike.
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Skyline DriveSkyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park offers incredible views throughout the park.
Camping
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Loft MountainLoft Mountain has an information center, campground, and camp store at mile marker 79.5.
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Mathews Arm CampgroundMathews Arm Campground is the northernmost campground in the park, with individual and group sites available.
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Lewis MountainLewis Mountain is a centrally located campground, picnic area, and camp store.
Lodging
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Skyland ResortThe Skyland Resort is a centrally located lodge at the park's highest elevation.
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Big Meadows LodgeBig Meadows Lodge is a centrally located resort with a history dating back to 1939.
Food
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Skyland ResortThe Skyland Resort is a centrally located lodge at the park's highest elevation.
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Big Meadows LodgeBig Meadows Lodge is a centrally located resort with a history dating back to 1939.
Restrooms
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Dickey Ridge Visitor CenterThe Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor CenterThe Byrd Visitor Center is open on weekends year-round, with daily hours during the spring, summer, and fall.
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DundoThe Dundo picnic area (mile marker 83.7 on Skyline Drive) makes a great rest stop.
Parking
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Crescent Rock TrailGet off the beaten path for a non-technical forest hike on the Crescent Rock Trail.
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Dickey Ridge Visitor CenterThe Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor CenterThe Byrd Visitor Center is open on weekends year-round, with daily hours during the spring, summer, and fall.
Picnicking
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Dickey Ridge Visitor CenterThe Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor CenterThe Byrd Visitor Center is open on weekends year-round, with daily hours during the spring, summer, and fall.
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DundoThe Dundo picnic area (mile marker 83.7 on Skyline Drive) makes a great rest stop.
Scenic View
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Hogback OverlookLocated at mile marker 21, the Hogback Overlook offers stunning views.
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Pinnacles OverlookThe Pinnacles Overlook is positioned where Skyline Drive crosses paths with the Appalachian Trail.
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South RiverThe South River Overlook and Picnic Grounds are open year-round and offer a great place to rest.
Support
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Shenandoah National Park AssociationA nonprofit organization dedicated to Shenandoah National Park.
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Potomac Appalachian Trail ClubThe PATC is a member of the Appalachian Trail Conference and helps maintain trails in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
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Shenandoah National Park TrustThe official philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park, the Trust is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the park and supporting stewardship and education programs.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Shenandoah
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Overview
Home of the famous Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park stretches more than 100 miles along the ridgeline overlooking the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia.
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Shenandoah National Park
Home of the famous Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park stretches more than 100 miles along the ridgeline overlooking the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia.
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Dickey Ridge Visitor Center
The Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Dickey Ridge Trail
Hike part or all of the Dickey Ridge Trail as an out-and-back adventure, or use it to connect other routes.
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Fox Hollow Nature Trail
Stretch your legs on an easy loop hike from the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center.
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Snead Farm Trail
Make a short loop through tranquil forests and past old farm ruins on a hike that will take you back through history.
