Shenandoah National Park

About Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park protects nearly 200,000 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. The park is famous for Skyline Drive, a 105-mile scenic road that runs the entire length of the park along the crest of the mountains. With over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail, the park offers everything from easy strolls to challenging scrambles. In fall, the hardwood forests erupt in brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows.

Park Highlights

• Skyline Drive
• Old Rag Mountain
• Dark Hollow Falls
• Hawksbill Summit
• Big Meadows
• Whiteoak Canyon

Activities

Wildlife

Visitor Information

Visitor Tips

• October offers peak fall foliage
• Book Big Meadows campsites months in advance
• 35 mph speed limit on Skyline Drive
• Fog is common - drive carefully

Location

Official Resources