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Shenandoah National Park
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A wooden bench offers a resting place among pink and white mountain laurel blossoms on the Limberlost Trail.

John F. Mitchell

The Limberlost Trail with mountain laurels in spectacular bloom.

Most facilities and services in the park are accessible or accessible with assistance.

Restrooms and Buildings
Most are accessible or accessible with assistance.

Lodging
Accessible overnight lodging is available at Lewis Mountain, Skyland Resort, and Big Meadows Lodge. Click here for more information about accommodations.

Picnic Grounds and Campgrounds
Accessible sites are available at all park picnic grounds and campgrounds. Accessible shower and laundry facilities are available at Big Meadows, Lewis Mountain, and Loft Mountain campgrounds. Restrooms at picnic grounds are accessible or accessible with assistance.

Ranger Programs
Many of Shenandoah's Ranger-led programs are accessible including the van tour to President Herbert Hoover's historic summer retreat, Rapidan Camp. Click here for a listing.

Limberlost Trail
Limberlost Trail (milepost 43), is often enjoyed by persons with mobility challenges. The trail was originally constructed to meet ADA accessibility standards; however, the requirements have recently been revised. Shenandoah National Park has plans to upgrade Limberlost to meet the new standards. In the meantime, use this description of the trail to determine if it is appropriate for your use: This circuit hike of 1.3 miles is for people of all ages and has a 5' wide crushed greenstone walkway on a gentle grade with frequent benches, a boardwalk, and a bridge. The trail passes through forest and a stand of mountain laurel - stunningly beautiful when it blooms in June.

Click here for a printable map of Limberlost Trail
A Park Ranger explains the origins of Rapidan Camp to a group attending a ranger program.
Visit historic Rapidan Camp
Click here for a schedule of accessible Ranger Programs
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A family relaxes in their room at Skyland Resort.
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A wooden bench surrounded by a splendor of blooming mountain laurel on accessible Limberlost Trail.
An inviting bench along Limberlost Trail.
Click for a downloadable map of Limberlost Trail.
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The lineal white markings on this spotted skunk run both horizontal and vertical.

Did You Know?
Shenandoah National Park may be one of the few places where you could see a spotted skunk sitting under a gray birch tree. The spotted skunk is at the northern part of its range while the gray birch is at the southern part of its range.
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Last Updated: July 21, 2010 at 11:39 MST