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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Snead Farm Trail Details
A great loop hike for all skill levels, the Snead Farm Trail connects to the Dickey Ridge Trail. Start at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (mile 4.6 on Skyline Drive), go right on the Dickey Ridge Trail, and then left onto Snead Farm Road. This will take you to the Snead Barn site and eventually to the Snead Farm Loop Trail, which you'll follow back to Dickey Ridge. Turn right and head back to the trailhead.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
3.7 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Dickey Ridge Trail
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Dickey Ridge Visitor Center
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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.
