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Skyline Drive

The 105-mile scenic road that runs the length of Shenandoah National Park. Mileposts, overlooks every few miles, and easy access to the Appalachian Trail. Conn…

105

miles

18

stops

South to Rockfish Gap ↔ North to Front Royal

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The 105-mile scenic road that runs the length of Shenandoah National Park. Mileposts, overlooks every few miles, and easy access to the Appalachian Trail. Connects to Blue Ridge Parkway at its south end.

The route

Waypoints (18)

🏙️ Front Royal VA

Northern gateway. Last stop for gas and food before entering the park.

📸 Shenandoah Valley Overlook

Sweeping view west across the Shenandoah Valley toward Massanutten Mountain.

🎡 Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

First visitor center coming from the north. Maps exhibits and rangers.

📸 Range View Overlook

Panoramic ridge view looking south toward the Central District peaks.

🏨 Mathews Arm Campground

First NPS campground heading south. Basic tent and RV sites in a wooded area.

⛽ Elkwallow Wayside

Small food and gift shop. Blackberry ice cream is a local tradition.

🥾 Little Stony Man Trailhead

Short steep hike (0.9 mi RT) to dramatic cliff-edge views.

🏨 Skyland Resort

Historic mountain lodge at the highest point on the drive (3680 ft).

🥾 Whiteoak Canyon Trailhead

Trail to a series of six waterfalls through old-growth hemlock forest.

🥾 Dark Hollow Falls Trail

Popular 1.4-mile hike to a 70-foot cascade.

🎡 Byrd Visitor Center

Main visitor center in the Central District. Museum on park history and CCC.

🎡 Big Meadows

Rare open meadow at 3500 ft. Wildflowers deer often visible.

🏨 Big Meadows Lodge

Rustic 1939 stone lodge with restaurant and cabins.

🥾 Bearfence Mountain Trail

Half-mile rock scramble to a 360-degree summit view.

🏨 Lewis Mountain Campground

Small quiet campground with cabins available for rent.

🏨 Loft Mountain Campground

Southernmost campground. Large sites some with views.

🥾 Blackrock Summit

Short 1-mile loop to a jumbled boulder field summit.

🏙️ Rockfish Gap

Southern terminus. Connects directly to Blue Ridge Parkway.

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