🥾 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 1Shenandoah National Park

Day 1Shenandoah National Park

🚗 2 hr 34 min driving📍 4 stops
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Washington, DCShenandoah National Park
2 hr 28 min8:00 AM10:28 AM
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge park encompassing 200,000 acres of forest, trails, waterfalls & Skyline Drive vistas.
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Afternoon
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Shenandoah National ParkDark Hollow Falls Trailhead
5 min12:00 PM12:05 PM
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
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Evening
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Dark Hollow Falls TrailheadSpottswood Dining Room
1 min5:00 PM5:01 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:01 PM
✓ In your plan3.9
Spottswood Dining Room
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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 2George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Day 2George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

🚗 3 hr 18 min driving📍 4 stops
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Shenandoah National ParkGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest
2 hr 47 min8:00 AM10:47 AM
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Expansive forestland offering hiking trails, multiple campgrounds, cabin rentals & picnic areas.
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George Washington & Jefferson National ForestDouthat State Park
16 min12:00 PM12:16 PM
Douthat State Park
Douthat State Park
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Douthat State ParkPenny's Diner
15 min5:00 PM5:15 PM
Penny's Diner
Penny's Diner
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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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