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Shenandoah Skyline

Blue Ridge overlooks off Skyline Drive, a granite scramble, waterfall hollows. Three nights of classic mid-Atlantic peaks.

VA 3 nights tent couple or family summit views, wildlife, photography

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We'll match this trip's vibe against live campsite, trail, fire and weather data and return a real itinerary you can save.

What the trip looks like

Day 1, Big Meadows base

Set up at Big Meadows, walk to Dark Hollow Falls before dinner, watch the deer in the meadow at dusk.

Camp
Big Meadows Campground, central on Skyline Drive.
Trails
  • Dark Hollow Falls (1.4 mi RT)
  • Story of the Forest loop (1.8 mi)
Activities
camp setup, waterfall hike, deer in the meadow

Day 2, Old Rag scramble

The classic Old Rag circuit with the rock scramble up top, an early start to beat the crowds, recover at camp.

Camp
Same site.
Trails
  • Old Rag circuit (9.2 mi RT, rock scramble)
  • Hawksbill summit (2.9 mi RT)
Activities
alpine start, summit scramble, ridge views

Day 3, Stony Man and drive

A short summit at Stony Man for the morning light, then drive the length of Skyline Drive home.

Camp
Pack out morning.
Trails
  • Stony Man (1.6 mi RT)
  • Bearfence rock scramble (1.2 mi RT)
Activities
morning summit, scenic drive, drive home

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