Blue Ridge Mountains are a province of the Appalachian Mountains located in the eastern United States. They extend through the states of Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Introduction AllTrails link to Little Stony Man to Stony Man Loop Hike Stony Man Mountain is a short hike in Shenandoah National Park but offers some of the best summit views in the park. It is the second highest peak in Shenandoah. Little Stony Man overlook is home to a popular rock climbing wall. We […]
Introduction AllTrails link to Hawskbill Mountain Hike Hawksbill Mountain, the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park, is a moderate hike near Syria, Virginia. It is home to the balsam fir tree and the site of a peregrine falcon restoration project. This is Day 3 of our second get-away trip to Shenandoah National Park. Basic Information […]
Introduction AllTrails link to White Oak Canyon Trail Hike The White Oak Canyon trail hike is a waterfall hike that can be broken down into the Upper Whiteoak Canyon Falls and Lower Whiteoak Canyon Falls and can also be done as a loop via the Cedar Run Trail. (We hiked both parts via the Cedar […]
Introduction AllTrails link to Furnace Mountain Hike Furnace Mountain is a hard hike near Grottoes, Virginia, and is part of Shenandoah National Park. It derives its name from the iron ore furnace called Mount Vernon Furnace, which once stood at the base of the mountain. This is Day 1 of our second get-away trip to […]
Basic Information Shenandoah National Park website Date of trip: 03/24/2022 – 03/27/2022 Weekly car pass fee $30 Where we stayed: AirBnB in Staunton, VA Our Shenandoah Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Shenadoah, Furnace Mountain Day 2: Whiteoak Canyon Falls Day 3: Hawksbill Mountain Day 4: Stony Man Mountain, drive back home About Our Trip This […]
Day 4 of Shenandoah National Park Get-Away Please visit our post about Shenandoah National Park about the beginning of our trip. AllTrails link to Dickey Ridge loop hike Date of hike: 03/21/2021 Difficulty level: easy Distance: 4.8 miles round trip Elevation: 2,433 feet Elevation gain: 830 feet Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA This hike was […]
Day 3 of Shenandoah National Park Get-Away Please visit our post about Shenandoah National Park for the start of our journey. About the Hike Buck Ridge Trail to Mary’s Rock via AllTrails Website to Mary’s Rock Hike via National Parks Service Date of hike: 03/20/2021 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 8.8 miles round trip Elevation: 3,514 […]
Day 2 of Shenandoah National Park Get-Away Link to AllTrails website for Old Rag Mountain loop hike Date of hike: 03/19/2021 Difficulty level: strenuous Distance: 9.5 miles round trip Elevation: 3,284 feet Elevation gain: 2,683 feet Location: Shenandoah National Park, Madison, VA Old Rag Mountain is located in Shenadoah National Park, VA. It is named […]
Basic Information Shenandoah National Park website Date of trip: 03/18/2021 – 03/21/2021 Weekly car pass fee $30 Where we stayed: AirBNB in Madison, VA, approximately 30 minutes from Old Rag Mountain. Our Shenandoah Itinerary Day 1: Luray Caverns Day 2: Old Rag Day 3: Mary’s Rock Day 4: Dickey Ridge Shenandoah and the Skyline Drive […]