Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive

Gazing across the horizon from the peaks of Shenandoah National Park it’s hard to believe you are just 75 miles from the bustle of our nation’s capital. Take Skyline Drive along the crest of the mountains through the woods and past spectacular vistas. Hike in the shade of oak trees along the Appalachian Trail, discover the stories from Shenandoah’s past, or just relax in the wilderness.

Virginia

Madison County, VA

540-999-3500

http://www.nps.gov/shen

TOUR INFO

Shenandoah National Park is always open. However, portions of Skyline Drive, the only public road through the park, are periodically closed during inclement weather and at night during deer hunting season. Visitors can still enter the park on foot to hike even when the Drive is closed.

MORE ABOUT THE AREA

Madison, VA — Madison County was granted a charter in December 1792 well after the earliest colonists had settled the area. It was named for the Madison family that owned a tract of land along the Rapidan River. This…

LOCAL TOURISM REFERENCES

Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
110 N. Main St # A, Madison, VA 22727
540-948-4455
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
www.madison-va.com

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