Tag Archives: Shenandoah

Millers Head Trail (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

The short but steep hike to Millers Head in Shenandoah National Park’s Skyland area, while otherwise unspectacular, has one terrific payoff: excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, a particular treat around sunset. The out-and-back trail follows … Continue reading →

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Lewis Falls Trail Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

Although not the best waterfall hike in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park (see here and here for better ones), the Lewis Falls Trail offers a fine view of one of the park’s highest cascades, while a short jaunt on the Appalachian … Continue reading →

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South River Falls Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

At its peak flow in spring, South River Falls in Shenandoah National Park is easily one of Virginia’s most spectacular waterfalls. Here the South River, barely a trickle a mile upstream, catapults 83 feet down a two-tiered drop, forming a … Continue reading →

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Marys Rock via Panorama (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

Towering more than 1,000 feet above Thornton Gap, Marys Rock is one of the most popular summits in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Sitting atop the rock’s highest fins offers true 360-degree panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, … Continue reading →

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Hogback Mountain Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

At 3,474 feet, Hogback Mountain is the highest peak in the North District of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Although the summit is not accessible by trail, the modest Hogback Mountain Loop offers fine vistas looking north across Shenandoah Valley to … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Hikes in 2018

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

The start of the new year offers a time to reflect on the year that was: although other commitments slowed my rate of production in 2018, I still managed to add 37 new posts during the year to Live and … Continue reading →

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Mount Marshall Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Mount Marshall—named for John Marshall, the famous 19th century Chief Justice of the Supreme Court—actually comprises two distinct peaks in the North District of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. North and South Marshall, as they are known, sport some of the … Continue reading →

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Whiteoak Canyon – Cedar Run Trail Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

The nearly 8-mile trail up Whiteoak Canyon and down Cedar Run is easily one of the most scintillating loop hikes in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park and features a string of excellent waterfalls that is perhaps unparalleled in the state. Except … Continue reading →

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Big Devils Stairs (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Despite being in Shenandoah National Park’s busy North District, the Big Devils Stairs hike is relatively free of crowds, leaving visitors alone to explore one of the area’s most spectacular metabasalt gorges. Most hikers will turn around at the primary … Continue reading →

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Dickey Ridge Trail – Section 2 (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Continuing where the Dickey Ridge Trail – Section 1 left off, the second half of the Dickey Ridge Trail extends five miles from the Dickey Ridge Picnic Area to Compton Gap in Shenandoah National Park’s North District. Highlights include a … Continue reading →

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