Grottoes, Virginia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Grottoes
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Syria, Virginia
White Oak Canyon Cedar Run Loop
4.07.67 mi / 2257 ft gainThis route combines Cedar Run Falls and White Oak Canyon Trail (one of the more popular hikes in SNP, with separate adventures detailing those hikes). Parking is easy, but gets very crowded due to the popularity of White Oak Canyon (WOC). When starting from the parking area/Shenandoah ranger stat...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Hike Robertson Mountain in Shenandoah NP
6 mi / 1200 ft gainRobertson Mountain is often overshadowed by the nearby Old Rag Mountain, but standing 5 feet taller than Old Rag, this hike offers seclusion and gorgeous views to the south. Starting from the Limberlost Trailhead parking lot at MP 43 on the Skyline Drive, take the chained off Old Rag Fire Road. ...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Hike Limberlost Trail in Shenandoah National Park
5.01.3 mi / 114 ft gainThe Limberlost Trail is a loop trail within Shenandoah National Park. It is classified as 'accessible' as the trail is flat and has features that would help those in a wheelchair or with other needs access the trail (boardwalk, bridge, benches). There is little-to-no elevation change and the pat...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
White Oak Canyon to Upper Falls
4.84.28 mi / 866 ft gainBetween mile 42 and 43 of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park is the trailhead for WhiteOak Canyon. Begin at the trailhead from the parking lot and cross the Limberlost Trail in .3 miles. Continue on and you will cross your first footbridge shortly. After another mile you will cross the s...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
White Oak Trail to Lower Falls
5.06.68 mi / 1982 ft gainThe round trip is a total of 6.7 miles (10.8 km) from the Skyline Drive parking lot to the Whiteoak Canyon Trailhead parking lot (mile 42.6) to the final waterfall of the lower three. The elevation is moderate with a 900-foot drop to the upper falls, but an additional 1,100 feet to the lower fall...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Stony Man Trail, Shenandoah National Park
4.51.47 mi / 279 ft gainThis short, easy hike will take you to some of the best views in Shenandoah National Park. As an added bonus, it’s perfect for catching the sunset without a long walk back to your car in the dark. If you’re looking to increase the level of difficulty, there is an alternate, moderate trail option ...Read more -
Meadows Lane, Virginia
Camp near Crabtree Meadows in GWNF
5.0As stated, the campsites are free. They do not require reservations or permits and are on a first come, first served basis. Regardless of which direction you're coming from, you will be traveling on Crabtree Falls Highway until reaching Meadows Lane. This is a gravel access road that requires 4WD...Read more -
Tyro, Virginia
The Priest via Shoe Creek Trail
4.43.01 mi / 843 ft gainStarting at the Upper Crabtree Falls Parking area, continue up the "road" on Shoe Creek Trail for half a mile until you come to the intersection of the Appalachian Trail. That will be the steepest part of the hike. Look for two rocks on either side of the trail with white blazes on them. Take a l...Read more -
Tyro, Virginia
Spy Rock via Cash Hollow
4.95.71 mi / 1191 ft gainThe hike is part of the George Washington National Forest, and can easily be combined with nearby Crabtree Falls (300ft cascading waterfall with a hike to the top). The entire trip is 5.7 miles, and there are nice campsites at the base of the summit (no water source) if you want to add on this pr...Read more -
Lovingston, Virginia
Fortune's Cove Via Yellow Trail
3.05.02 mi / 1486 ft gainFortune's Cove via Yellow Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lovingston, Virginia.Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Little Stony Man, Shenandoah National Park
4.71.23 mi / 433 ft gainThe parking lot for the trail is right before mile 40 on Skyline drive in Shenandoah National Park. The entire out and back is only .9 miles, so it's the perfect hike to take in a sunset after a long day, take a break from driving, or just pick a hike that is family and dog friendly as Stoney Ma...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Hike Around Lake Arrowhead Recreation Park
5.01 mi / 10 ft gainA few miles east of the town of Luray and just a couple miles outside of the Thorton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park sits Lake Arrowhead Recreation Park. This small lake and park features fishing, swimming, picnic areas, and other recreational park type of activities. Use of the faciliti...Read more -
Etlan, Virginia
Old Rag Mountain Loop
4.78.95 mi / 2510 ft gainBe prepared to deal with crowds, especially on the rock scrambles, which tend to cause a bottle neck on this trail in Shenandoah National Park. I would recommend starting out early on this loop hike, around 6 or 7 am to avoid the crowds. Definitely arrive no later than 9:30am, as the parking lot ...Read more -
Etlan, Virginia
Hike to the Summit of Mt. Robertson in Shenandoah NP
9 mi / 2500 ft gainThis hike is one of the lesser known hikes in Shenandoah. While everyone else is headed to Old Rag, hikers will find themselves on a peaceful hike to the summit of Mt. Robertson. Hikers should park in the Old Rag Parking lot and make sure to pay the daily fee ($25). If you have a yearly pass, be ...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Hike to The Pinnacle in Shenandoah NP
4.52.2 mi / 400 ft gainThe Pinnacle is a little-known outcrop on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. You will not find it marked on the park map, but that doesn’t make it any less-worthy of your time. The Pinnacle can be reached by a quick, easy hike with the family (and dog!), or you can combine it wit...Read more -
Montebello, Virginia
Hike to Wigwam Falls
2.7The Yankee Horse Ridge Parking Area is located at milepost 34.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From the parking area, follow the rock steps to the railroad tracks and turn right. Follow the tracks the stream and turn left. Proceed on the path to the bridge in front of the 30 ft. waterfall.Read more