Orkney Springs, Virginia
Top Spots in and near Orkney Springs
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Stanley, Virginia
Lewis Falls via Lewis Spring
3.01.71 mi / 607 ft gainLewis Spring is the source of Hawksbill Creek which forms Lewis Falls (also known as Lewis Spring Falls) and eventually flows through the town of Luray and joins the Shenandoah River. The waterfall starts with 2 streams before hitting rock halfway down and fanning out. During dry seasons and summ...Read more -
Stanley, Virginia
Hike to Rose River Falls
4.54 mi / 853 ft gainRose River Falls is often overshadowed by it's more popular cousin, Dark Hollow Falls, as both hikes begin at the same trail head. But because Dark Hollow Falls is such a short and well known hike, it can get extremely crowded. It is also one of the few trails in Shenandoah where dogs are not al...Read more -
Stanley, Virginia
Big Meadows Loop
4.71 mi / 30 ft gainBig Meadows is home to many types of wildlife and is a great location to photograph many different types of animals. The best time to see the wildlife in the meadow is near dawn and dusk. White-tailed deer and a variety of local birds are the most common animals seen in the meadow, and because o...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 -
Stanley, Virginia
Dark Hollow Falls
4.61.32 mi / 440 ft gainCatch the trailhead to these falls at mile 50.7 on Skyline Drive, just north of Big Meadows Lodge and Campground and the trailhead is just to the left of the parking lot. This is an easy 1.4 mile roundtrip hike, straight down to get to the falls, and straight up to arrive back at your car. Many...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 -
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 -
Stanley, Virginia
Hawksbill Mountain Summit
4.81.54 mi / 669 ft gainA hike to the summit of Hawksbill Mountain will not only put you at the highest point in Shenandoah National Park (4050'), but you'll have a 270 degree view perfect for a sunset. This moderate hike is located at MP 45.6 on the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, so you'll have to pay a $2...Read more -
Stanley, Virginia
Lower Hawksbill to Salamander to Appalachian Trail Loop
2.68 mi / 666 ft gainThis is one of 2 trails that will take you to the summit of Hawksbill Mountain. The other is the Upper Hawksbill Trail (which I also wrote an adventure about!). This trail is a combination of the Lower Hawksbill Trail, the AT, and the Salamander Trail. The parking are area for this hike is at mi...Read more -
Rapidan, Virginia
Hike to Historical Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park
5.04.5 mi / 890 ft gainFor this hike park at the Milam Gap parking lot located at mile 52.8 on Skyline Drive. Once parked you will cross Skyline Drive to reach the trail. Hikers will follow the blue blazes along the trail and creek. After you have crossed the creek twice you will come to a larger waterfall. At this po...Read more -
Luray, Virginia
Upper Hawksbill Trail
2.09 mi / 482 ft gainThe trailhead has a small parking area at mile marker 46.7 on Skyline Drive, just past the Old Rag overlook (on the opposite side of the road) if you're driving south. The hike is a 2-mile out-and-back that takes you right to the summit. The first ~2/3 of it is relatively flat and very easy walk...Read more -
Stanley, Virginia
Hike to Naked Creek Falls
3.01 mi / 1000 ft gainPlease note that there is no trail leading to these falls. This hike is for advanced hikers.Park your car at Naked Creek Overlook in Shenandoah National Park and walk through the field staying to the left. As you start to enter the woods you will hear the creek running on your left. Make your wa...Read more -
Rileyville, Virginia
Hike to Overall Run Falls
5.06.1 mi / 1700 ft gainStart at the Hogback parking lot at MP 21.1 on the Skyline Drive. Take the Appalachian Trail south for 0.8 miles, and turn right onto the Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. After 0.5 miles you will come to another intersection-keep right to stay on the Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. A final intersection...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