National Park Service · VA
Shenandoah National Park
Nearly 200,000 acres along the Blue Ridge, with 500+ miles of trails from gentle Skyline Drive overlooks to the brutal granite scramble up Old Rag.
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Old Rag Mountain
The iconic VA scramble — a granite boulder field that tops out on a 3,291-ft summit with 360° views of the Blue Ridge. A $2 day-use ticket is required March 1–November 30 (cap of 800/day) on top of the park entrance pass; reserve at recreation.gov.
Hawksbill Summit Loop
The tallest peak in Shenandoah (4,051 ft) reached by a short moderate loop. Rocky summit with a viewing platform and a long view of the Massanutten range.
Dark Hollow Falls
Shenandoah's most-visited waterfall trail — a short steep descent to a 70-ft cascade. Strenuous on the return climb.
Whiteoak Canyon Falls
Down to the 86-ft Upper Falls, the headliner of six waterfalls on Whiteoak Run. Rocky and slick — ankle-twister terrain if you hurry. Reaching all six falls requires the full canyon descent (much longer, much more elevation).
Stony Man
Shenandoah's second-tallest peak (4,011 ft) via a short, family-friendly loop. Greenstone summit (ancient metamorphosed basalt) with panoramic Blue Ridge views. No dogs — Stony Man is on the NPS pet-prohibited list.
Park advisories
Effective May 4, Shenandoah National Park will begin infrastructure enhancements at the Old Rag Trailhead main parking lot. We expect to complete work by November 2026. Until then, the main parking lot is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Visitors can access Old Rag Trailhead via existing overflow parking lots. Day-use tickets are still required from March 1 through November 30 in addition to a park entrance fee.
On July 1, 2025, the park transitioned to a fully cashless system at our fee entrance stations. Only credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payments will be accepted.
Visitors are reminded to park in designated parking areas when accessing the park via boundary trailheads. Parking in unauthorized locations may result in your vehicle being towed at the owner's expense. Park on the right side of the road approaching Thompson Hollow. Parking is authorized up to the "No Parking" sign before a private driveway.
Sign up for Shenandoah Alerts by texting SHENALERTS to 888777. Any time there are closures, re-openings, or other important safety-related alerts, subscribers will receive a notification via text. You may unsubscribe at any time.
The charging stations at Skyland are currently out of service.
March 1 - November 30 those wishing to hike Old Rag are required to obtain a day-use ticket before arriving.
About this park
Agency
National Park Service.
Official site
Coordinates
38.5330, -78.3500
Trails covered
5 curated routes at this park.