Hiking
The mountains are calling! Spend a great day outdoors, following our Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Drive Hiking Tour or design your own tour using the hikes listed on our website. Choose from short hikes to long treks, waterfalls to vistas...whatever suits your mood, the Shenandoah National Park has it all!
...9157 Seminole Trail
Ruckersville,
Virginia 22968
Phone: 434-985-6663
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) Entry Run Tract is a beautiful local hike with options! Looking for a quick, easy walk? Try Quercus Loop Trail. Need something a bit more strenuous for a couple of hours? Entry Run Trail should work! Best of all, these hikes are in our own backyard, free, and maintained by PATC. Limited parking is available at the end of Entry Run Rd and there are no restroom facilities.
...1500 Entry Run Rd
Stanardsville,
Virginia 22973
Phone: 434-985-6663
Vista; 3 miles; moderate; map
A great local hike adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park. Take Goose Pond Road up the mountain and park in the circle on the left just before the fire road gate. The trail is on the right side of the fire road about 100 feet beyond the gate. The first 1 mile is uphill then levels out briefly before heading back down hill and returning via the fire road. The trail is a loop trail and passes a co...
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Goose Pond Rd
Stanardsville,
Virginia 22973
Phone: 434-985-6663
Falls; 1.4 miles; moderate; MM 50.7; Map
This round trip hike is an easy downhill journey with a very steep return, but the 70' cascading waterfall makes it worth every step. Dark Hollow Falls trail follows the Hog Camp Branch through a forest of defoliated hemlocks in one area and then is surrounded by hardwoods in another. The trailhead is located at Dark Hollow Falls Parking, MM 50.7 on Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). Pets are not al...
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MM 50.7, Skyline Dr
Stanley,
Virginia 22851
Phone: 540-999-3500
Falls; 4 miles; moderate; MM 49.4; map
The Rose River Loop is a beautiful trail leading to the Rose River Falls. You’ll be following both the Rose River and the Hog Camp Branch along the loop and also get to see the ruins of an old copper mine. The loop heads up the Rose River fire road for the return and passes by the Cave Family Cemetery. Park at the Fishers Gap Overlook, MM 49.4 on Skyline Dr. in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). Walk to the north en...
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MM 49.4, Skyline Dr
Stanley,
Virginia 22851
Phone: 540-999-3500
Falls; 2.6 miles; moderate to moderately strenuous; MM 62.8; map
The trailhead for the beautiful 83’ South River Falls is located at the South River picnic area, MM 62.8 on Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). This round trip hike comes alive in spring with wildflowers and warblers. Before heading back up the mountain, take a break on the rock ledge, refuel, and enjoy the view of the 3rd highest falls in the park.
...MM 62.8, Skyline Dr.
Elkton,
Virginia 22827
Phone: 540-999-3500
Falls; up to 8 miles; easy to strenuous; MM 42.6; map
White Oak Canyon Falls, a series of 6 falls in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP), can be accessed via Skyline Drive or in Madison County. At mile 42.6 on Skyline Drive, the trail is 4.6 miles round trip to the upper falls and an additional 2.7 miles round trip to the lower falls. The upper falls trail ends at an impressive 86’ waterfall, the 2nd highest falls in the SNP. The return trip is v...
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MM 42.6, Skyline Dr.
Luray,
Virginia 22835
Phone: 540-999-3500
Falls; 3.3 miles; moderate to moderately strenuous; MM 81.1; map
Doyles River Falls offers two waterfalls for the price of one hike! The upper waterfall is the smaller of the two at only 28’ but is in a beautiful setting of trees and rocks. The 63’ lower waterfall is a sheer drop; its proximity to the trail makes it well worth seeing. The trail is accessed from the Doyles River Parking area at MM 81.1 on Skyline Dr. in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). It begins with a steep des...
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MM 81.1, Skyline Dr
Crozet,
Virginia 22932
Phone: 540-999-3500
Falls; 3.2 miles; easy to moderate; MM 84.1; map
Park at the Jones Run Parking area (MM 84.1) on Skyline Dr. in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP) for this fun hike. This trail has an easy descent to the falls and a moderate climb back to the parking area. If you prefer a longer (6.5 miles), more taxing hike, take hike #2 described on the map; this option takes you past both Doyles River Falls as well as Jones Run Falls for a very scenic hike.
...MM 84.1, Skyline Dr.
Crozet,
Virginia 22932
Phone: 540-999-3500
History; 4 miles; moderate; MM 52.8; map
Interested in history? Don’t miss the opportunity to visit, explore, and learn about President Hoover’s Rapidan Camp, a National Historic Landmark . The Mill Prong trail begins across Skyline Dr. from the Milam Gap Trailhead Parking area (MM 52.8) in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). Mainly moderate, this hike has a few steep sections and...
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MM 52.8, Skyline Dr
Stanley,
Virginia 22851
Phone: 540-999-3500
Scramble/Vista; 1 mile; moderate; MM 56.4; map
Bearfence Rock Scramble is a circuit hike located at MM 56.4 on Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP) and can be completed in about an hour. Fun for kids and adults too, you will be pulling yourself up, over, and between boulders, using your feet and hands to reach an incredible 360° viewpoint. Pets are not allowed.
...MM 56.4, Skyline Dr.
Elkton,
Virginia 22827
Phone: 540-999-3500
Scramble/Vista; 9 miles; very strenuous; Madison Co.; map
Old Rag Mountain is accessed via Madison County at the eastern boundary of the Shenandoah National Park (SNP); SNP entry fees apply. This extremely strenuous 9-mile hike is the Shenandoah’s most popular and most dangerous with a challenging rock scramble and spectacular views. Allow 7-8 hours and carry at least 2 quarts of water per person. Before hiking this trail, please read the important
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Nethers Rd
Roberston,
Virginia 22740
Phone: 540-999-3500
Vista; 3.7 miles; moderate; map
Though the farthest hike from Swift Run Gap entrance in the Central District of the Shenandoah National Park, Mary's Rock is well worth the drive and the hike! Located at MM 31.5 on Skyline Drive, near the Thornton Gap entrance, this 1,210 feet elevation gain hike has beautiful views along the way and will "wow" you at the summit. With a large outcropping of rocks at the top, a picnic lunch would be ideal as you enjoy the nearly 360° view. The trail is very...
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MM 31.5, Skyline Dr
Luray,
Virginia 22835
Phone: 540-999-3500
Vista; 1.6 miles; easy; MM 41.7; map
This easy hike follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) to the Stony Man Trail loop (you'll see a trail marker); to return, just follow the AT back to the parking area. The spectacular views at the top overlook the Shenandoah Valley, the town of Luray, and the Massanutten and Allegheny Mountains.
To make this hike about 2 miles longer (and still fairly easy), after completing Stony Man Trail loop, turn left at the trail marker onto the Appalachian Tra...
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MM 41.7, Skyline Dr
Luray,
Virginia 22835
Phone: 540-999-3500
Vista; 3 miles, moderately strenuous; MM 66.7; map
Hightop Mountain is a continuous 1.5-mile climb along the Appalachian Trail in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). Hikers will be rewarded with a spectacular view at the top. Park at mile 66.7 on Skyline Drive for this round trip hike.
...MM 66.7, Skyline Dr.
Elkton,
Virginia 22827
Phone: 540-999-3500
Vista; 1.7-2.9 miles; easy to moderately strenuous; MM 45.6; Hawksbill map; Upper Hawksbill map
Hawksbill Mountain is the highest point in the park with widespread views both east and west. At the Hawksbill Gap Parking area , MM 45.6 on Skyline Dr in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP), there are two separate routes from which to choose to get to the top. The first option is the Lower Hawksbill T...
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MM 45.6, Skyline Dr.
Luray,
Virginia 22835
Phone: 540-999-3500
Vista; 3 miles; moderate to easy; MM 79.5; map
Shenandoah National Park recommends two different hikes from the Loft Mountain Wayside (MM 79.5 on Skyline Dr.): Frazier Discovery Trail (1.2 miles) and Loft Mountain Campground (3.6 miles). Both of these loops are described on the map, but here's another option. Begin following the Frasier Discovery Trail and choose the path to the right at the intersection. After about a half mile uphill (this is the mod...
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MM 79.5, Skyline Dr.
Elkton,
Virginia 22827
Phone: 540-999-3500
Vista; 3.4 miles; moderate; MM 90; map
This hike leads past Calvary Rocks and then to a lovely viewpoint near Chimney Rock, the park’s most beautiful rock structure. Despite being ravaged by two wildfires, this wilderness area is regenerating itself with abundant wildflowers and newly sprouting mountain laurel. Park at the Riprap parking area located at MM 90 on Skyliine Drive in the Shenandaoh National Park (SNP). Follow the Appalachian Trail to the right (north) and then turn left onto the b...
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MM 90, Skyline Dr.
Crozet,
Virginia 22932
Phone: 540-999-3500
The Greene County Community Park is located on Jeri Allen Way (past the Animal Shelter). The Park features: walking trails, a playground, soccer fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, a pavilion, and restroom facilities. The Community Park Pavilion can be reserved for events by calling the Greene County Parks and Recreation office.
...512 Jeri Allen Way
Ruckersville,
Virginia 22968
Phone: 434-985-5226
Wooded; up to 10 miles; easy-difficult; local; map
Located in nearby Barboursville, Preddy Creek Trail Park has 10 miles of trails for hiking, running, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Hikers and runners find the trails easy to moderate. For a great family outing, follow the Creekside Trail for beautiful views of Preddy...
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3690 Burnley Station Rd.
Charlottesville,
Virginia 22911
Phone: 434-296-5822
With convenient access to Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail, Greene County is the perfect place to explore our natural beauty and revitalize your senses.
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9157 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968
434-985-6663
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