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e Skyline Drive
North
Skyline Drive runs along the backbone of entrance
the Shenandoah National Park’s Blue station
Ridge Mountains. Originally farmland,
the government designated
the area a national park
in 1926. Deer, wild turkey,
bears, and bobcats inhabit
the park, and wildflowers, 1 Pinnacles
azaleas, and mountain Overlook
laurel are abundant. The view of Old
The park’s many hiking Rag Mountain
with its
trails and its 75 view - 2 Whiteoak Canyon outcroppings
The Whiteoak Canyon
points offer stunning Trail passes six waterfalls of granite
natural scenery. on its route. J is spectacular.

3 Big Meadows
Close to the visitor
center, this meadow
J retains its centuries-
5 Bearfence Mountain old state. It was
Although this is a bit of a climb, partly on probably kept clear
rock scramble, it is not too difficult, and the by fires or lightning
reward is a breathtaking 360-degree view of strikes. Herds of deer
the surrounding landscape. J can be seen.
Key 4 Rapidan Camp
At the end of Mill Prong Trail, this
Hiking route
164-acre (66-ha) resort was
Road President Hoover’s weekend
retreat until 1932, when he
0 km 10 donated it to the park.
0 miles 10
6 Lewis Mountain
Quaint cabins, a campground,
picnic area, camp store, laundry,
and showers provide for
campers and hikers here.
Tips for Walkers
Starting point: North at Front
Royal, central at Thornton Gap
or Swift Run Gap, south at
Rockfish Gap.
Length: 105 miles (168 km),
duration of 4–8 hrs depending
on the number of stops.
When to go: Mid-October for fall
leaf colors; spring and summer
for wildflowers.
What it costs: No fee to travel
the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Fall in Shenandoah National Park

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