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    • Elkton, Virginia

      Hike to Hightop Mountain, Shenandoah NP

      4.5
      3.2 mi / 900 ft gain
      The parking area for the Hightop Mountain hike is one mile south of the Swift Run Gap entrance on Skyline Drive. If you’re looking to add extra mileage to your hike, you can also park at the entrance and pick up the Appalachian Trail just south of the overpass (doing so will add 1.2 miles each w...
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    • Stanardsville, Virginia

      Hike South River Falls

      4.5
      4.4 mi
       The trail head for the South River Falls Trail is located at mile marker 63 off of Skyline Drive via the South River Picnic Area.  Loop around the picnic area until you reach the Eastern corner where you will find a sign and a map marking the beginning of the 4.2-mile trail.  Over the first mile...
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    • Charlottesville, Virginia

      Preddy Creek & Creekside Trail Loop

      4.3
      3.75 mi / 266 ft gain
      My husband is a runner and I am not. I hate to run and the entire time I am running I am exhausting myself thinking how much I hate running. However, I love hiking. I can hike all day and I can kick my runner husband's butt with a pack on going up a mountain trail. The problem with this though is...
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    • Madison, Virginia

      Hike Bear Church Rock via the Graves Mill Trail

      3.5
      8.5 mi / 2250 ft gain
      Starting at the Graves Mill Parking area, head up the yellow blazed trail that is marked by a big cement marker. The trail will follow closely beside the gorgeous Rapidan River. Hike for half a mile until you come to the intersection of the Staunton River Trail. Turn left (do not cross the river)...
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    • Madison, Virginia

      Fly Fish on the Rapidan River

      5.0
      5 mi
      Park at the Graves Mill Parking Area. From here you can easily follow the Rapidan River up the mountain. Fishing reports inform that the lowest concentration of brookies are at the lower boundaries of the park so take some time to enjoy the trail and hike up stream. At the lower boundaries you mi...
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    • Elkton, Virginia

      Bearfence Mountain Loop

      4.8
      1.04 mi / 220 ft gain
      This is one of my favorite hikes in Shenandoah National Park for its views, easy access to the trail, and the option to combine it with a much further hike on the AT. There is also a really fun little rock scramble at the top that scares a lot of people away, but makes for a more secluded summit,...
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    • Elkton, Virginia

      Rocky Mount Trail Loop

      3.2
      9.58 mi / 2200 ft gain
      The trail begin 0.1 miles north of Two Mile Run Overlook at milepost 76.2 on Skyline Drive. You can park at this overlook for the night, just make sure you fill out a (free) wilderness permit and walk the short way on Skyline Drive to the trailhead. Immediately climb a wooded knoll before headin...
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    • Elkton, Virginia

      Photograph The Point Overlook

      4.0
      The Point is the best overlook off of Skyline Drive to watch the sun set behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The Point Overlook is one of 72 overlooks for people to enjoy the beauty of Shenandoah National Park as they drive along Skyline Drive.  Skyline Drive is the road that winds through the hear...
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    • Free Union, Virginia

      Photograph Brown Mountain Overlook

      At mile post 77 off of Skyline Drive, Brown Mountain Overlook offers photographers a western view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, and the Shenandoah Valley. At 2,840 feet, Brown Mountain Overlook is one of 72 beautiful overlooks that are on Skyline Drive located in the nort...
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    • Stanley, Virginia

      Hike to Bear Church Rock via Bootens Gap

      3.5
      9.4 mi / 800 ft gain
      The trail leads along the ridge of Jones Mountain to the gorgeous views at Bear Church Rock, and it's the perfect hike for those seeking solitude - didn't see another soul the entire time on a holiday weekend.From the parking lot, head out left on the AT northbound. In .4 miles you will come to a...
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    • Free Union, Virginia

      Hike Frazier Discovery Trail

      5.0
      1.3 mi / 950 ft gain
      There are two ways to the summit: the first is a 1.3 mile loop that starts at the Loft Mountain Wayside parking lot at mile marker 79.5 off of Skyline Drive in the southern district of Shenandoah National Park.  The second way is a 3.7 mile hike out and back from the Loft Mountain Campground, but...
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    • Crozet, Virginia

      Hike to Doyles Falls

      4.9
      3.2 mi / 1190 ft gain
      From the parking lot at MP 81.1 on the Skyline Drive, take the trailhead to the left of the sign with the trail map. Immediately you'll cross over the Appalachian Trail-stay straight on the blue-blazed trail to Doyles Falls. The trail will descend rapidly for 1.3 miles to Upper Doyles Falls (28' ...
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    • Stanley, Virginia

      Hike to Naked Creek Falls

      3.0
      1 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Please 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...
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    • Rapidan, Virginia

      Hike to Historical Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park

      5.0
      4.5 mi / 890 ft gain
      For 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...
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    • Stanley, Virginia

      Big Meadows Loop

      4.7
      1 mi / 30 ft gain
      Big 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...
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    • Stanley, Virginia

      Lewis Falls via Lewis Spring

      3.0
      1.71 mi / 607 ft gain
      Lewis 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...
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    Camping and Lodging in Stanardsville

    Getaway Shenandoah
    Stanardsville

    Getaway Shenandoah

    From $199 / night

    Loft Mountain Campground
    Crozet, Virginia

    Loft Mountain Campground

    Dundo Group Campground
    Grottoes, Virginia

    Dundo Group Campground

    Big Meadows
    Stanley, Virginia

    Big Meadows

    Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA Holiday
    Broadway, Virginia

    Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA Holiday

    Charlottesville KOA Holiday
    Charlottesville, Virginia

    Charlottesville KOA Holiday

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Stanardsville

    Chasing Fall Colors in Shenandoah National Park

    Chasing Fall Colors in Shenandoah National Park

    Brandon Dewey

    A Sunset You Won't Forget: Hawksbill Summit in Shenandoah National Park

    A Sunset You Won't Forget: Hawksbill Summit in Shenandoah National Park

    Demetrios Varoumas

    5 Gorgeous Spring Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

    5 Gorgeous Spring Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

    Jess Fischer

    A Gorgeous Summer Adventure at Doyles River Falls

    A Gorgeous Summer Adventure at Doyles River Falls

    Jeremy Meek

    4 Reasons Why You Should Photograph the Winter Night Sky

    4 Reasons Why You Should Photograph the Winter Night Sky

    Nick Palastro