Shenandoah National Park

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Travel | Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is an easy day trip from my house. Waking up early and heading to the mountains for sunrise is a new favorite activity.

I made my way to the Front Royal entrance of the park in late July, to watch sunrise. The park was quiet and peaceful.

Recommended Hikes

  • Appalachian Trail - 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail goes through the park.

  • Doyles River - a 3.2 mile hike to both the upper and lower falls.

  • Old Rag Mountain - Shenandoah's most popular and dangerous hike. It's 9 miles and takes anywhere from six to nine hours to complete.

  • Snead Farm Trail - a three mile hike, combining the Dickey Ridge Trail and the Snead Farm Loop.

  • Story of the Forest Trail - an easy 1.8 mile hike through the forest with a paved walking trail.

  • Rose River Loop trail - a 4 mile hike under the trees with a stream, waterfall and cascades.

Beautiful Overlooks

Driving Skyline Drive is spectacular any time of year. Running 105 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, there are 75 overlooks to choose from. Below are my favorites.

  • Shenandoah Valley

  • Signal Knob

  • Hogwallow Flats

  • Hogback

  • Pass Mountain

  • Hemlock Springs

  • Timber Hollow

  • Fishers Gap

  • Loft Mountain

  • Big Run

  • Sawmill Run

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