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Ridgeline Vistas & Mountain Trails

Escape to Shenandoah's soaring ridgelines and discover cascading vistas that reveal the Blue Ridge Mountains in all their majesty.

Day 1 — Shenandoah National Park
Day 1 — Shenandoah National Park

Day 1 — Shenandoah National Park

🚗 3 hr 55 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
🚗
Drive
Richmond, VA → Shenandoah National Park
1 hr 50 min
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park
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Experience over 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness with 500+ miles of hiking trails, including the iconic Skyline Drive offering breathtaking mountain vistas just 90 minutes from Richmond.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
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.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Shenandoah National Park → Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
5 min
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
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Hike 1.3 miles through hemlock forest to witness a stunning 70-foot waterfall cascading into a misty pool. Wade through cool creek water and feel the spray as you explore this shaded gorge in Shenandoah National Park.
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Evening
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Drive
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead → Pollock Dining Room at Skyland
10 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
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.
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Drive
Pollock Dining Room at Skyland → Richmond, VA
1 hr 50 min
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