Massanutten, Virginia
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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 -
Charlottesville, Virginia
Kayak Beaver Creek Lake
4.3This little lake close to Charlottesville is my favorite place for an after work kayak, SUP, or just picnic by the water. It's a 20min drive from town, and the perfect place to watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge with water views. No gasoline powered motors allowed, but anything else you can g...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 -
Hinton, Virginia
Camp at Switzer Lake
3.92 miDirectly off of Interstate 81, headed toward West Virginia on Rt 33 is a beautiful lake only known by the locals. Switzer Lake, named because Switzer Dam was placed on the Dry River years ago to aid Harrisonburg and the surrounding area with its increased need for drinking water. The lake is seld...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
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, starting at Front Royal in the north and ending at ...Read more -
Etlan, Virginia
Old Rag Mountain Loop
4.78.95 mi / 2467 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
Photograph Pinnacles Overlook
5.0Pinnacles 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 southern Blue Ridge Mountains as well as a valley th...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Mary's Rock via Meadow Spring Parking Area
4.62.75 mi / 640 ft gainMary’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 miles round trip), Jewell Hollow Overlook (6 mile...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Hike to Hazel Falls in Shenandoah National Park
5.05.2 mi / 100 ft gainThe trail to Hazel Falls may not be the most "wow" trail in Shenandoah but it is well worth it to reach the beautiful gorge where Hazel River falls over big boulders. You should park at the Meadow Spring parking lot at mile 33 on Skyline Drive. You will see the trail post to the right of the par...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Photograph Hazel Mountain Overlook
4.0Skyline Dive runs through the heart of Shenandoah National Park. Consisting of 72 overlooks over 105 miles, Skyline Drive offers great views of the surrounding Blue Ride Mountains and valleys. Hazel Mountain Overlook is located at mile marker 33 along Skyline Drive and is one of a handful of ov...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Mary's Rock via Appalachian Trail
3.36 mi / 1214 ft gainIf you're driving south on Skyline Drive, park in the lot on the right side of Skyline Drive immediately after you cross Route 211/Thornton Gap entrance. If you're driving north on Skyline Drive, the lot will be on the left side immediately before the Thornton Gap entrance. The trailhead is at t...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Photograph Buck Hollow Overlook
Buck Hollow Overlook is one of 72 beautiful overlooks that are on Skyline Drive. Skyline Dive is the road that winds through the heart of Shenandoah National Park. Over 105 miles long, Skyline Drive offers great views of the surrounding Blue Ride Mountains and valleys while simultaneously offeri...Read more -
Basye, Virginia
Orkney Springs Trail
4.94 mi / 1440 ft gainEasy to get to from Bryce resort, Orkney Springs Trail is a moderate to challenging trail. It starts with an easy trail through the woods but does get very steep in mile 2 in what seems like a very rocky dried-out river bed. There is a spectacular view around mile 2. If that's what you’re after y...Read more -
Charlottesville, Virginia
Hang Out At Riverview Park
4.5Riverview park has tons of options for getting outside around Charlottesville, VA. Part of the Rivanna Trail runs through here, so if you are really ambitious, this trail goes around the entire city. There are paved trails right along the river, so you can choose your activity. Running, biking, a...Read more