Here are 4, actually 5 Essential Hikes in Shenandoah National Park. These are the four hikes that give you the best of everything in Shenandoah: waterfalls, amazing mountaintop views, forest trails, and one surprise that will never come up in your search results for Shenandoah National Park. Let's Get Started!

For other videos to go deeper in your planning of Shenandoah:

Spacious Skies Campground: [ Ссылка ]
Luray Caverns: [ Ссылка ]
Stony Man Trail: [ Ссылка ]
Bearfence Rock Scramble: [ Ссылка ]
Dark Hollow Falls vs Rose River Falls Trails: [ Ссылка ]

Gear Recommendations for day hiking Shenandoah:

Teton Sports Hydration Pack Video Review: [ Ссылка ]
Amazon Link:
2021 model [ Ссылка ]
2022 model [ Ссылка ]

Camelbak Mini M.U.L.E hydration backpack Video Review for younger hikers: [ Ссылка ]
Amazon Link: [ Ссылка ]

Merrell Moab II Men's Hiking Shoes: [ Ссылка ]

The First Aid Kit we carry: [ Ссылка ]

Trekking Poles: [ Ссылка ]

Tactical Flashlights: [ Ссылка ]

Compass: [ Ссылка ]

Here are dad joke books for great gifts:
Dad Jokes Around the Campfire: [ Ссылка ]
600 Funniest Dad Jokes: [ Ссылка ]

To view any product mentioned by us in our videos, click this link: [ Ссылка ]
As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Shenandoah National Park, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands and 500 miles of hiking trails, the park offers a variety of adventures, leading to breathtaking vistas, cascading waterfalls, and unique geological formations. One of the best hikes is Stony Man So let’s get started with,

How Long Does it Take to hike Stony Man?

One of Shenandoah's most iconic hikes, Stony Man, promises a rewarding experience for hikers of all skill levels. The trail spans approximately 1.6 miles with an elevation gain of 340 feet.

Stony man is located near Skyland which is between the middle and northern part of the park near mile marker 42 on Skyline Drive.

What can you see on Stony Man?
At the viewpoint, which is the second highest point in Shenandoah, make sure to identify a few landmarks below. Of course the Shenandoah Valley sprawls out on the landscape far below. But to your right you will see Skyline Drive and the Little Stony Man outcropping. To the left see the rolling mountains in the distance and the Skyland lodge closer and lower beneath the horizon.

What is the most popular waterfall hike in Shenandoah?
We would be remiss if we didn’t talk about Dark Hollow Falls trail. This hike is the most popular waterfall hike for a couple of reasons. One, it is the easiest way to see a waterfall in Shenandoah. The parking lot for this hike is just South of mile marker 50 which starts the 1.4 mile round trip hike with 440 feet of elevation gain to Dark Hollow Falls which is a cascading waterfall 70 feet tall.

How Long is the Rose River Falls Hike?
Rose River Falls is 4 miles long and takes about 4.5 - 5 hours to hike and enjoy.

How Hard is Bearfence Rock Scramble?
For most of your hike the Bearfence Mountain trail is what you would expect on most trails in Shenandoah. The hike is only 1.4 miles with 300 feet of elevation gain.

What is it like Hiking Bearfence Rock Scramble?
While in the forest the trail slowly transitions to rock and before you know it you are scrambling. Follow the blue blazes to the rock overlooks that provide for sweeping views of the valley below.

What is so special about Luray Caverns?
Luray Caverns isn’t technically in Shenandoah national park. But the cave system is amazing!

How far is Shenandoah National Park to Luray Caverns?
The drive from Shenandoah National Park to Luray Caverns is a scenic adventure in itself. The drive is only 15 minutes and less than 12 miles.

How long does it take to walk through Luray Caverns?
The walk is about 1 ¼ miles in length and plan on at least an hour in the cave and 2 hours total.

Discover our blog here: [ Ссылка ]

Music by creatormix.com
Maps from google maps and the national park service

Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:31 How Long Does it Take to hike Stony Man?
1:29 What can you see on Stony Man?
2:05 What is the most popular waterfall hike in Shenandoah?
2:55 How Long is the Rose River Falls Hike?
4:29 Dad Joke
4:40 How Hard is Bearfence Rock Scramble?
5:16 What is it like Hiking Bearfence Rock Scramble?
6:03 How Far is Shenandoah National Park to Luray Caverns
6:41 What is so special about Luray Caverns?
7:10 How long does it take to walk through Luray Caverns?
7:52 Why is Shenandoah National Park so special?

свернуть