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Hike Bear Church Rock via the Graves Mill Trail

Madison, Virginia

3.5

8.5 mi / 2250 ft gain

Starting at the Graves Mill Parking area, head up the yellow blazed trail that is marked by a big cement marker. The trail will follow closely beside the gorgeous Rapidan River. Hike for half a mile until you come to the intersection of the Staunton River Trail. Turn left (do not cross the river) and follow the trail for a little over two and a half miles to the intersection of the Jones Mounta...

Fly Fish on the Rapidan River

Madison, Virginia

5.0

5 mi

Park at the Graves Mill Parking Area. From here you can easily follow the Rapidan River up the mountain. Fishing reports inform that the lowest concentration of brookies are at the lower boundaries of the park so take some time to enjoy the trail and hike up stream. At the lower boundaries you might hook a Brown Trout

Rose River and Rapidan Road Loop

Syria, Virginia

11.84 mi / 2057 ft gain

Fly Fish on the Robinson River

Syria, Virginia

5.0

6 mi / 2000 ft gain

There are two sections that you can fish on the Robinson River. The first section is about 15 minutes away from the trailhead of White Oak Canyon. The river is on the right side of the road and you can see where it has bee stocked from the white diamonds on the trees on the side of the road. This section starts at the coordinates 38.464917, -78.313576. Follow these coordinates north until you r...

Hike Cedar Run Falls Trail

Syria, Virginia

4.7

2.6 mi / 1000 ft gain

Cedar Run Falls is located in the central district of Shenandoah National Park. This is a pretty waterfall that flows into a deep swimming hole. There are two ways to get to the Cedar Run Waterfall: from the top of the mountain off of Skyline Drive and from the bottom of the mountain off of Weakley Hollow Road. If you start from the top off of Skyline Drive, the trailhead and parking area are...

White Oak Canyon Cedar Run Loop

Syria, Virginia

4.0

7.67 mi / 2257 ft gain

This route combines Cedar Run Falls and White Oak Canyon Trail (one of the more popular hikes in SNP, with separate adventures detailing those hikes). Parking is easy, but gets very crowded due to the popularity of White Oak Canyon (WOC). When starting from the parking area/Shenandoah ranger station, you will cross a steel footbridge that will bring you to the intersection of Cedar Run Trail an...

Cedar Run, White Oak, Old Rag, Weakley Hollow and Nicholson Hollow Trail

Syria, Virginia

18.45 mi / 4718 ft gain

Bearfence Mountain Loop

Elkton, Virginia

4.8

1.04 mi / 220 ft gain

This is one of my favorite hikes in Shenandoah National Park for its views, easy access to the trail, and the option to combine it with a much further hike on the AT. There is also a really fun little rock scramble at the top that scares a lot of people away, but makes for a more secluded summit, especially during the week. There are 360 views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the top, and it's...

Photograph The Point Overlook

Elkton, Virginia

4.0

The Point is the best overlook off of Skyline Drive to watch the sun set behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Point Overlook is one of 72 overlooks for people to enjoy the beauty of Shenandoah National Park as they drive along Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive is the road that winds through the heart of Shenandoah National Park, starting at Front Royal in the north and ending at Rockfish Gap in th...

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