🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Washington, DC
Mountain Ridges & Forest Wilderness
Escape the city for an unforgettable mountain adventure exploring Shenandoah's cascading waterfalls and ancient forests while reconnecting with nature's raw beauty.
Day 1 — Shenandoah National ParkDay 2 — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Day 1 — Shenandoah National Park
Day 1 — Shenandoah National Park
🚗 2 hr 34 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Washington, DC → Shenandoah National Park
2 hr 28 min8:00 AM → 10:28 AM
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge park encompassing 200,000 acres of forest, trails, waterfalls & Skyline Drive vistas.
10:28 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Shenandoah National Park → Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
5 min12:00 PM → 12:05 PM
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
12:05 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead → Spottswood Dining Room
1 min5:00 PM → 5:01 PM
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Find lodging near Shenandoah National Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Shenandoah National Park area.
Day 2 — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Day 2 — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
🚗 3 hr 18 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Shenandoah National Park → George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
2 hr 47 min8:00 AM → 10:47 AM
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Expansive forestland offering hiking trails, multiple campgrounds, cabin rentals & picnic areas.
10:47 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest → Douthat State Park
16 min12:00 PM → 12:16 PM
Douthat State Park
12:16 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Douthat State Park → Penny's Diner
15 min5:00 PM → 5:15 PM
Penny's Diner
★ 4.25:15 PM📍 See location
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Consider staying overnight
The drive back to Washington, DC is 5h 12m — consider booking a night near George Washington & Jefferson National Forest and heading home in the morning.
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