Shenandoah National Park Things to Do Tips by Shihar Top 5 Page for this destination

Stony man trail

This was probably the most populated trail we encountered. The view a the top was incredible! There is a short uphill climb before you reach the top.

White Oak Canyons Trail

Height- 86 ft waterfall
Location- Mile 42.6
Hike- 4.6 mile round trip
Climb- 1040 ft.

2nd highest waterfall in park. The climb back is spread over approximately 2.3 miles. 6 waterfalls in total on trail.

Directions: Skyland Drive access: 42.6

Follow the Trail..- Bearfence Trail

Most of our time was spent on the trails. Here I will briefly describe the trails that we ventured on. I only wish that these pictures could capture the total effect of the trail enviroment.

Bearfence Trail- My Favorite!
1.2 mile roundtrip to 360 view. Short hike with rock scramble.

Lewis Falls Trail

This was our last (and longest) trail we hiked. There is a waterfall with a small observation area for photos.

The return route is the Appalachian trail which is well maintained in National Parks.

Moderately strenous with steep and rocky areas 3.3 mile roundtrip from Big Meadows amphitheater.

Millers Head Trail

Please use caution when on this trail especially in the morning!

We saw a BEAR!!!!

It was very scary, and he took off running when he saw us. The trail has lots of huge boulders that the bears can hide behind. The hiking guide said the view at this observation point was stellar. Unfortunately, we did not make it there!

Earlier in the morning we saw a deer rubbing on a tree at the trail head as shown by the picture.

Rose River Trail

The beginning of the trail you will find yourself decsending to a trail of waterfalls. Save your energy ,because like most of the trails here, it's all uphill on way back!

Dark Hollow Falls is a side trail off of Rose River. It is a short steep uphill climb that can be exhausting after the Rose River trail.

Near the end of the trail on the fire road you will notice the Cave Cemetery. The most recent grave there was from 1996!