Address: 101 Cave Hill Road, Luray, VA 22835.Stops outside the Shenandoah National Park Luray Caverns When you get to the Thornton Gap Entrance Station, take Route 211 into Luray for a couple of stops and lodging if you want to stay outside the park. The wayside is open from June 11 through mid-November from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Find a picnic table and spread out your food from home, or stop in the Elkwallow Wayside and pick up some carry-out or groceries. If it is lunchtime, this area offers a lovely spot to enjoy a picnic lunch.
See if you can spot the Shenandoah River. Hogback Overlook faces mostly north and offers one of the broadest panorama views in the park. Stop 5: Little Devils Stairs OverlookĪ picture of the landscape at Little Devils Stair Overlook with the iconic dead tree in the foreground is a must. Stop 4: Compton PeakĬompton Peak is a 2.4-mile easy to moderate loop hike with an 835-foot change in elevation, offering grand views.įor those who always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail, this hike follows two miles of the trail before branching off to the peak. Signal knob Overlook offers a stunning panorama view of both the Shenandoah River and Shenandoah Valley. It features a field of wildflowers and only a 200-foot elevation change. Stop 2: Fox Hollow Trailįox Hollow Trail is a short 1.2-mile hike that is perfect for getting your legs warmed up. There is a scattering of benches around and a lovely green lawn that is perfect for a breakfast picnic or to take in the view. Stop at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center to visit the information desk, find out the schedule for ranger talk and hikes, visit the gift shop, and use the restrooms. With a speed limit of 35 MPH, there is no need to hurry. The western facing viewpoints offer legendary views of the Shenandoah Valley, and the eastern vistas showcase the Virginia piedmont region’s rolling hills. Spend the morning enjoying the overlooks along Skyline Drive, the national scenic byway between Front Royal and Luray. Keep in mind that on peak fall foliage weekends, there may be a several hour wait to get onto Skyline drive.ĭay 1: Skyline Drive from Front Royal to Thornton Gap Plan ahead and grab your hotel room to see fall foliage mid-to-late October (sometimes into early November). For lunch, choose from a special “apple” menu prepared by the Skyland chefs. During the Apple Butter Celebration, there will be live entertainment and children’s activities throughout the day. Watch apples cook and turn into apple butter. In September, Skyland becomes an apple haven.The Night Sky Festival, held in August each year, offers guests a chance to learn a little more about stargazing through ranger talks and special guests, along with opportunities to view the moon and some planets through various telescopes.Visit the Skyland area for live music, dancing, crafts, activities, and all things blackberry. Blackberry Delight is an annual event that happens each July when the blackberry thickets are ripe with juicy berries.Special Events in Shenandoah National Park Blackberry Delight – Skyland At the end of Route 55, turn south on to Route 340 for a half-mile, where you will see the entrance to the Skyline Drive on your left.Take exit 13 onto Route 55 – John Marshall Highway West and drive for 5 miles.
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