Know your physical abilities and limitations before taking on any hike in the Park. Stony Man is Shenandoah's 2nd highest peak at 4010 feet and offers round trip hikes to the cliffs of Stony Man summit and Little Stony Man. Take the round trip hike or opt for the longer circuit hike.
Rapidan Camp was developed by President Hoover on the Rapidan River for relaxation and working holidays, much as later presidents have used Camp David. Take the round trip hike or the circuit hike. An observation platform on the summit offers a fine, wide view. A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. Skyline Drive is a 105-mile (169 km) National Parkway that runs the entire length of the National Park Service 's Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, generally along the ridge of the mountains. Hawksbill Mountain is Shenandoah's highest peak at 4,050 feet. Hike through a spectacular gorge with 6 waterfalls with options to hike it from the bottom up or the top down, or opt for a circuit hike that's connected to Cedar Run. Whiteoak Canyon is another favorite, but strenous. Also see A Hiker's Guide to the Geology of Old Rag Mountain. No matter what your plans are (or what size budget you have), you’ll find that the area has the perfect accommodations ready and waiting for you.
Please review this informative NPS web page about Old Rag to plan your hike. The number of search and rescue missions each year attest to its strenuous requirements. Old Rag Mountain is SNP's most popular hike, and also a physically demanding hike.
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