National Park · Virginia

Shenandoah National Park

Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge views

Shenandoah strings a long ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains with overlooks, waterfalls, and a famous rock scramble, all along Skyline Drive a short drive from Washington. Spring wildflowers and fall color are the headline acts.

What to see

The top things to see in Shenandoah are Skyline Drive, Old Rag Mountain, Dark Hollow Falls, Hawksbill Summit. Start with skyline drive in october if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.

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

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