Virginia route stop · Skyline Drive
Mary’s Rock Tunnel
the drive’s signature blasted-rock tunnel
Featured driveSkyline Drive
StateVirginia
Drive length105 miles
Trip time1 day
Mary’s Rock Tunnel is one of the places Roamward flags on the Skyline Drive because it gives the drive its texture: the drive’s signature blasted-rock tunnel. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Skyline Drive runs Front Royal → Rockfish Gap, VA. The whole length of Shenandoah.
Plan around it
Nearby route stops
- Skyland — the highest point on the drive, with big valley views (Skyline Drive)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Skyline Drive stops like this.
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