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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
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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)

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πŸ™οΈ Front Royal VA
Northern gateway. Last stop for gas and food before entering the park.
city
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πŸ“Έ Shenandoah Valley Overlook
Sweeping view west across the Shenandoah Valley toward Massanutten Mountain.
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5
🎑 Dickey Ridge Visitor Center
First visitor center coming from the north. Maps exhibits and rangers.
attraction
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πŸ“Έ Range View Overlook
Panoramic ridge view looking south toward the Central District peaks.
viewpoint
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🏨 Mathews Arm Campground
First NPS campground heading south. Basic tent and RV sites in a wooded area.
lodging
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β›½ Elkwallow Wayside
Small food and gift shop. Blackberry ice cream is a local tradition.
gas rest
39
πŸ₯Ύ Little Stony Man Trailhead
Short steep hike (0.9 mi RT) to dramatic cliff-edge views.
hike
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🏨 Skyland Resort
Historic mountain lodge at the highest point on the drive (3680 ft).
lodging
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πŸ₯Ύ Whiteoak Canyon Trailhead
Trail to a series of six waterfalls through old-growth hemlock forest.
hike
51
πŸ₯Ύ Dark Hollow Falls Trail
Popular 1.4-mile hike to a 70-foot cascade.
hike
51
🎑 Byrd Visitor Center
Main visitor center in the Central District. Museum on park history and CCC.
attraction
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🎑 Big Meadows
Rare open meadow at 3500 ft. Wildflowers deer often visible.
attraction
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🏨 Big Meadows Lodge
Rustic 1939 stone lodge with restaurant and cabins.
lodging
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πŸ₯Ύ Bearfence Mountain Trail
Half-mile rock scramble to a 360-degree summit view.
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🏨 Lewis Mountain Campground
Small quiet campground with cabins available for rent.
lodging
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🏨 Loft Mountain Campground
Southernmost campground. Large sites some with views.
lodging
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πŸ₯Ύ Blackrock Summit
Short 1-mile loop to a jumbled boulder field summit.
hike
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πŸ™οΈ Rockfish Gap
Southern terminus. Connects directly to Blue Ridge Parkway.
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