Little Stony Man, Shenandoah National Park
Luray, Virginia
Details
Distance
1.23 miles
Elevation Gain
433 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Christin Healey
Take in great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive on this dog-friendly hike. You can extend this hike onto Stony Man summit (but this trail does not allow dogs). This is also a very easy hike for sunset as it's not far to hike back in the dark (Dog not included ;-).
The parking lot for the trail is right before mile 40 on Skyline drive in Shenandoah National Park. The entire out and back is only .9 miles, so it's the perfect hike to take in a sunset after a long day, take a break from driving, or just pick a hike that is family and dog friendly as Stoney Man, a little further away, does not allow dogs and may be challenging for children. From the parking lot, just follow the signs to the Little Stoney summit, bearing left at the first trail sign. In less than .5 miles, you will reach the rocky outcrop of Little Stoney Man. Bring a book, a lunch or dinner, and hang out on the cliffs for awhile. For a more challenging trek, you can continue on to Stoney Man if you don't have any pups with you to make for a 3.7 mile total hike. Either way, it's a great little hike for beautiful views.
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Little Stony Man, Shenandoah National Park Reviews
Somewhat bleak when done in Feb 2022. Fairly good views for a short and simple hike. Not my favorite but just what was called for on a cold winter’s day with a 6 month old puppy.
4.0
It was good and had multiple viewpoints
5.0
Absolute hit. Don't know what else to say about this one. The reward for such a short walk is pretty incredible, especially in the early morning or late evening. Expect crowds during peak hours, as with most short hikes along Skyline.
5.0
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