| The Skyline Drive follows the crest of the | | | | you go all the way to the bottom of the falls. |
| Appalachian Mountains for 105 miles through | | | | 3) Riprap Hollow (Milepost 89) : If you crave |
| Shenandoah National Park offering visitors an | | | | solitude and great views, head to Riprap Hollow on |
| array of outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock | | | | the southern end of the Skyline Drive. This 9.5 |
| climbing, wildlife viewing or just relaxing in nature. | | | | mile loop offers great views from Chimney Rocks |
| The Skyline Drive offers over 500 miles of hiking | | | | and the rest of the ridge that you will follow |
| trails so finding somewhere to hike is easy...but | | | | during this hike. You will also pass a spring and a |
| which trail should you choose? The following 5 | | | | nice swimming hole that is great for cooling off on |
| trails are my favorite places to hike along the | | | | a hot day. |
| Skyline Drive. | | | | 4) Camp Hoover (Milepost 53): For those who |
| 1) White Oak Canyon Trail (Milepost 42): This is | | | | want a close look at history, the hike Camp |
| one of the most popular hikes on the Skyline | | | | Hoover (also known as Rapidan Camp) will be |
| Drive and it is my favorite trail in the park. You | | | | perfect. It's a moderate 7.5 miles and you pass |
| pass 6 waterfalls, including one that is 82 feet, | | | | by the former retreat of President Herbert |
| and hike through ancient Limberlost Hemlock | | | | Hoover. The camp is restored and there are |
| trees. It is a 4.6 round trip hike to the first and | | | | many signs that will educate you on the history |
| biggest falls. If you want to see all 6 falls, you will | | | | of the camp. |
| have a strenuous 9.6 mile day so plan accordingly. | | | | 5) Stony Man (Milepost 41): This is a great hike |
| 2) Cedar Run Falls (Milepost 46): This is the sister | | | | for people of all ages and ability levels. At only 3.7 |
| hike to Whiteoak Canyon and another one of my | | | | miles, it is the shortest hike listed here but what it |
| favorite hikes in the park. You will find this hike | | | | lacks in distance is made up for in scenery. Make |
| less crowded but just as beautiful. The falls are | | | | sure you go on a clear day because this hike |
| not as high and dramatic as the White Oak | | | | offers some of the best vistas in the entire park. |
| Canyon Hike, but you will pass through old growth | | | | On your next visit to the skyline drive, grab a |
| forests, ferns, and countless smaller waterfalls. It | | | | map and find one of the hikes listed in this article. |
| is an out and back hike so you can make it as | | | | Any of them would be a great way to spend the |
| short or long as you see fit. It's about 9.5 miles if | | | | day. |