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Dickey Ridge Trail
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Dickey Ridge Trail Details
Choose your own adventure on the Dickey Ridge Trail, an out-and-back route that meanders through the park. You'll pass streams and overgrown farm fields, and climb up and down numerous hills. Wildlife, including black bears and deer, are commonly seen on this lightly traveled route. The trail is accessible from several different locations, including Front Royal, Va., and the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (mile 4.6 on Skyline Drive).
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
17.5 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Dickey Ridge Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dickey Ridge Trail
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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.
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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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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.
