(Round trip of 3.4 miles Moderate) For a much longer and more strenuous hike, continue south on the Riprap Trail to Wildcat Ridge Trail, then head east to the AT north on the AT back to Riprap Trail Parking. Two very nice west-facing views from Calvary Rocks and Chimney Rock. 9 (on west side of Skyline Drive), get on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and head south pick, up Jones Run Trail and head east, past the 42′ Jones Run Falls, on to the Doyles River Trail, north to Browns Gap Fire Road, west on Browns Gap Fire Road back to Browns Gap Parking. If you wanted to make it a loop and quite a bit longer and more strenuous, you could park at Browns Gap Parking, Milepost 82. This is a short and pleasant hike with a moderate 500 foot elevation change, yet offers some of the best vistas in Shenandoah National Park.ĭoyles River Parking Area, on east side of Drive, to two very pretty waterfalls, one 63′ and one 28′. This hike offers a waterfall and several smaller cascades along the trail. This hike puts you on the highest peak in the park and offers outstanding views! This moderate out and back hike with 800 feet elevation change will take you to the Rapidan Camp, President Hoover’s summer retreat on the Rapidan River. Good family hike with waterfalls and views. This hike will stay high along the ridgeline and take hikers to two of the best peaks in the park! (4.9 miles, Easy to Moderately Strenuous) Milepost 41.7 Spectacular views, interesting geology, and gorgeous views. It is a circuit (not round trip), park on west side of Skyline Drive, just south of Hogback Overlook, at mile 21 hike begins at south end of parking lot, at trail head marker (cement post), start with blue-blazed Sugarloaf Trail. Sugarloaf-Keyser Run Fire Road – Hogback Mountain Two miles of the hike is on the Appalachian Trail, with a branching off to the peak itself of. Park on east side of the Skyline Drive, trail begins on the west side of the Drive. This loop hike has an 835-foot elevation change hike to a lovely view. Skyline Drive provides easy access to most trails. Hikers should wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the season and bring food and plenty of water for all hikes and a trail lunch for the advanced hikes. Remember, always check current weather conditions before setting off on a hike. Enjoy the rewards and challenges of hiking to mountain summits and cascading waterfalls, while reconnecting with family, friends and yourself. With more than 500 miles of trails, Shenandoah National Park is a hiker’s paradise. Day traffic only, no overnight lodging available. Saturday, May 23rd with a number of restrictions. From the northwest end of the parking area, cross Skyline Drive and follow the yellow blazes of the Hoeferlin Memorial Trail, which curves to the north. Take I-66 East to Front Royal, Virginia, and follow signs to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.ĥ6 miles east of Front Royal Entrance Station.ħ0 miles east of Front Royal Entrance Station.Ģ7 miles west of Swift Run Gap Entrance Station.ģ1 miles east of Rockfish Gap Entrance Station.IMPORTANT NOTE: Shenandoah National Park will begin it’s phased re-opening at 8:00 a.m. This loop hike traverses a portion of the historic Cannonball Trail through the Ramapo Mountains and ascends to several viewpoints, with broad vistas both east and west. Take left onto US-33 West, and follow 14 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Travel west on I-64 to Charlottesville, Virginia. Travel west on I-64 to exit 99, and follow signs for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. To Rockfish Gap Entrance Station (South Entrance) Take US-211 West to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Exit to Route 340 South, and follow signs for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Travel west on I-66 to Front Royal, Virginia. To Front Royal Entrance Station (North Entrance) Off of Highway 211 (also called Lee Highway).ģ1339 Skyline Drive, Luray, Virginia 22835Ģ2591 Spotswood Trail, Elkton, Virginia 22827Ī few miles east of Waynesboro, Virginia off of Highway 250.Ģ82 Skyline Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980 Near Front Royal, Virginia, off of Route 340 (also called Stonewall Jackson Highway).Ģ1073 Skyline Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630Įast of Luray, Virginia and west of Sperryville, Virginia. If you employ a GPS or internet-based mapping service, make sure that it is directing you to one of the four entrances listed below. The public cannot enter the park via these routes. There are numerous gated service roads at the park's boundary.
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