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    • Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia

      Camp at Sky Meadows State Park

      5.0
      2 mi
      Camping at Sky Meadows State Park is a great location to backpack with young kids or if you are new to backpacking. The campground has 18 primitive walk-in campsites located 1.03 miles from the overnight parking lot at the park entrance. Reservations can be made online. After checking-in and park...
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    • Marshall, Virginia

      Hike to the Piedmont Overlook

      5.0
      0.61 mi / 400 ft gain
      In just a .61 mile trail, Piedmont Overlook has so much to offer in terms of views and although it is fairly steep, anyone can do it!  After arriving at Sky Meadows State Park start heading up to the white park office building, this is where the trail begins. To get to the trail head follow Bosto...
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    • Boyce, Virginia

      Trail Run the AT in the G.R. Thompson

      7 mi / 900 ft gain
      Take Fire Trail Road and start your run at the parking area (labeled in the map). The trail puts you directly onto the AT, where you will turn right (southbound) to start the run (or hike). You'll stay on the AT for roughly 3.5 miles down to the Trillium Trail Parking area. At that point, turn ar...
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    • Delaplane, Virginia

      Relax at Lake Thompson

      Lake Thompson is a great spot for fishing, walking, or just exploring the area with your dog. I've never had a problem with parking, but you're unlikely to find yourself alone at the lake on a nice weekend day.  Its a 10-acre lake, however, so you shouldn't have a problem carving out a little bit...
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    • Front Royal, Virginia

      Snowshoe the AT in G.R. Thompson

      3 mi
      The G.R. Thompson is a piece of public land in Linden, VA, thats primarily used by hunters. The Appalachian Trail runs right through this section and visiting during a fresh snowfall can make for a great adventure. Only 60 minutes drive from greater Washington DC area, this is an easy adventure! ...
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    • Bluemont, Virginia

      Hike to Hollow Brook Falls

      4.3
      2 mi / 300 ft gain
      This hike will start on the Appalachian Trail and will take you to a beautiful set of falls.  When you arrive at the location you will see numerous spots along the side of the road to park. You'll need to look for the white blaze for the Appalachian Trail (it will head up from the parking area). ...
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    • Bluemont, Virginia

      Hike to Raven Rock

      4.3
      5 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Starting at a small parking lot right off of Route 7 (wuick right onto Pine Grove Road) this hike takes you North on the Appalachian Trail in a very hilly/rocky part of the trail. Expect to gain and lose 300 feet+ multiple times! It's about 2.5 miles each way so budget at least a few hours to go ...
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    • Bluemont, Virginia

      Hike to Bears Den Overlook

      4.4
      1.31 mi / 164 ft gain
      Bears Den is a collection of rocks and boulders that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia, just off the Appalachian Trail. You have two options to access this overlook: park at the bottom of the mountain and hike up to the overlook via the trail, or drive to the top and access the...
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    • Cool Spring Path South Parking, Virginia

      Hike Cool Spring Path

      4.0
      2 mi / 70 ft gain
      The Cool Spring Path South is an old golf course that has been and still is in the process of being returned to its natural state by Shenandoah University. The paved paths from the golf course make this an easy hike for anyone. For those who may be in a wheelchair, this loop should be fully acces...
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    • Front Royal, Virginia

      Explore Skyline Caverns

      Skyline Caverns is located right off Stonewall Jackson Highway with plenty of parking.  The cave tour is about 60 minutes with little walking and minimal elevation gain. If you time it right you and your friends can get the whole tour to yourselves. The backstory the tour guide gives you, is inte...
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    • Front Royal, Virginia

      Explore Skyline Drive In Winter

      4.5
      Skyline Drive is a winding highway that cuts straight through Shenandoah National Park. Being that we are in the south, you will find that the road is closed for the majority of the winter, and usually at the very mention of snow. The first few years of living here it was incredibly frustrating...
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    • South River, Virginia

      Hike to Compton Peak

      5.0
      This unique hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park is 2.4 miles round trip with an 835' elevation gain, and leads you to two viewpoints as well as a cool rock outcrop.Access this hike from the Compton Gap parking area (elevation 2,145') on the Skyline Drive at Mile 10.4. Cross ...
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    • Aldie, Virginia

      Relax at Aldie Park

      Small park with nice walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall that cascades down from a dam. Its a wonderful place to take the family or just go for a breath of fresh air. Its also right near the downtown area of Aldie, which has a bakery, juice/smoothie shop, and other great shops to stop ...
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    • Appalachian Trail, Virginia

      Hike North Mount Marshall in Shenandoah NP

      1 mi / 350 ft gain
      Park at the Mount Marshall parking area at ~MP 15.6 on the Skyline Drive.  From the back of the parking lot, take the white-blazed Appalachian Trail north for a short 0.4 miles to a large rock outcrop with views south.  After finished exploring this outcrop, continue on the AT for another 0.1 mil...
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    • Bentonville, Virginia

      Hike the Shenandoah River State Park Loop

      5.0
      8 mi / 650 ft gain
      Shenandoah River State Park is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.  The park is full of well-maintained trails great for hiking and mountain biking.  The trails both parallel the banks of the river as it snakes through the Shenandoah Valley and through the rolling hills, which provides...
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    • Bentonville, Virginia

      Photograph Range View Overlook

      5.0
      Range View Overlook in Shenandoah National Park is an amazing spot to watch the sunrise and sunset where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the rolling hills. Range View Overlook has views of Jenkins Mountain to the south, Pignet Mountain and Mary’s Rock to the southwest, and Hogback Mountain to the w...
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    Camping and Lodging in Sky Meadows State Park

    Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
    Fort Valley, Virginia

    Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp

    Mathews Arm Campground
    Rileyville, Virginia

    Mathews Arm Campground

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday
    Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

    Rohrbach Group Campground
    Sharpsburg, Maryland

    Rohrbach Group Campground

    Big Meadows
    Stanley, Virginia

    Big Meadows

    Trout Pond Recreation Area
    Lost City, West Virginia

    Trout Pond Recreation Area

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Sky Meadows State Park

    4 Reasons Why You Should Photograph the Winter Night Sky

    4 Reasons Why You Should Photograph the Winter Night Sky

    Nick Palastro

    7 Sunrise Photos from Virginia's Historic Leesylvania State Park

    7 Sunrise Photos from Virginia's Historic Leesylvania State Park

    Nick Palastro