Top Adventures in Luray
Explore the Luray Caverns
The caverns are located in the town of Luray, which is in the Shenandoah Valley of northwest Virginia. They can only be explored by tour, and at first I was hesitant to pay the $26 entrance fee, but after an hour-long tour that blew my mind, I had...
Hike Around Lake Arrowhead Recreation Park
A 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 recreat...
1 miles
10 ft gain
Hike Little Stony Man, Shenandoah National Park
The 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...
0.9 miles
Hike the Stony Man Trail, Shenandoah National Park
This 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 difficu...
1.6 miles
340 ft gain
Hike the Whiteoak Trail in Shenandoah NP
The round trip is a total of 7.3 miles (11.8 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 fal...
7.3 miles
2000 ft gain
Hike to The Pinnacle in Shenandoah NP
The 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 wit...
2.2 miles
400 ft gain
Photograph Jewell Hollow Overlook
One of Shenandoah National Park’s 72 overlooks, Jewell Hollow is a great place for people to stop while they are traveling through the park along Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive is the road that winds through the heart of Shenandoah National Park, s...
Hike Limberlost Trail in Shenandoah National Park
The 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). ...
1.3 miles
114 ft gain
Hike Robertson Mountain in Shenandoah NP
Robertson 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 Skyli...
6 miles
1200 ft gain
Photograph Pinnacles Overlook
Pinnacles Overlook in Shenandoah National Park is a southern facing overlook in the Central District that provides one of the best views of Old Rag.
Looking south over the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 3,320 foot overlook has a great view of the so...
Camp along the South Fork Shenandoah River
From Luray, follow Bixler's Ferry Road until you cross the river. The road will then T, go to the right along South Page Valley Road. Follow this road for about 6.5 miles until you pass Shenandoah River Outfitters. Shortly after this it will turn ...
Hike to Mary's Rock Summit in Shenandoah National Park
Mary’s Rock is just south of the Thornton Gap Entrance in Shenandoah National Park’s Central District. This write-up details the hike from the Meadow Spring Parking area, but there are alternate routes starting from the Panorama parking area (3.7...
2.8 miles
1000 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Stanley, Virginia
Big Meadows
Overview Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for an outdoor family getaway.Recreation Shenandoah National Park ha... -
Rileyville, Virginia
Mathews Arm Campground
Overview Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway.Recreation Shenandoah National Park has over 5... -
Fort Valley, Virginia
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
Overview Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area is a highly esteemed destination known for its family friendly atmosphere. Spend the day fishing from a stocked trout stream, grilling at one of the many ... -
Mathias, West Virginia
Deep Wilderness Campsite
Tucked away in the corner of "Wild and Wonderful" Lost River Valley of Mathias WV, enjoy over 40 acres of true "Almost Heaven" secluded land. This backcountry campsite is the very corner of West Vi...From $40/night
