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Mountain Ridges & Ancient Forests

Escape into misty ridgelines and primordial woodlands where cascading views and ancient trees create an unforgettable mountain sanctuary.

Day 1 — Shenandoah National ParkDay 2 — Monongahela National Forest
Day 1 — Shenandoah National Park

Day 1 — Shenandoah National Park

🚗 3 hr 41 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Baltimore, MD → Shenandoah National Park
3 hr 26 min8:00 AM → 11:26 AM
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park
★ 4.8
Escape into 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness where dramatic mountain vistas and cascading waterfalls reward every hiking trail you conquer.
11:26 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch12:26 PM
Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill, Inc.
Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill, Inc.
Refuel with gourmet burgers and craft brews in a laid-back atmosphere that captures the spirit of weekend adventuring.
★ 4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
Shenandoah National Park → Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
5 min1:26 PM → 1:31 PM
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
★ 4.8
Hike the scenic 8-mile round-trip trail through Shenandoah's lush forest to a cascading 70-foot waterfall. Wade in cool pools and photograph mist-shrouded rocks beneath towering hemlock trees.
1:31 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead → Pollock Dining Room at Skyland
10 min5:00 PM → 5:10 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:10 PM
Pollock Dining Room at Skyland
Pollock Dining Room at Skyland
Savor elevated Appalachian cuisine while gazing out over the Blue Ridge Mountains from the highest point in Shenandoah National Park.
★ 4.1Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
Rated 4.5★ (626 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Shenandoah National Park.
Day 2 — Monongahela National Forest

Day 2 — Monongahela National Forest

🚗 2 hr 48 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Shenandoah National Park → Monongahela National Forest
2 hr 22 min8:00 AM → 10:22 AM
Monongahela National Forest
Monongahela National Forest
★ 4.8
Discover 900,000 acres of rugged beauty featuring pristine streams, rare ecosystems, and hundreds of miles of secluded hiking trails.
10:22 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch11:22 AM
Tuque's Bar and Grill
Tuque's Bar and Grill
Warm up with hearty mountain fare and craft cocktails in an inviting lodge atmosphere perfect for après-adventure relaxation.
★ 4.1American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
Monongahela National Forest → Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
17 min12:22 PM → 12:39 PM
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
★ 4.7
Ride vintage steam trains up steep mountain grades through old-growth forest, spotting wildflowers and wildlife from open-air cars. Explore the restored company town and historic logging museum between train rides.
12:39 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park → Old Spruce Brewing
9 min5:00 PM → 5:09 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:09 PM
Old Spruce Brewing
Old Spruce Brewing
Sample craft beers born from mountain spring water while connecting with locals in a cozy brewpub that embodies Appalachian hospitality.
★ 4.6Brewpub📍 Maps →
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Consider staying overnight
The drive back to Baltimore, MD is 5h 46m — consider booking a night near Monongahela National Forest and heading home in the morning.
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