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Shenandoah National ParkWater rushes over worn rocks in a mountain stream.
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Shenandoah National Park
Advanced Trips
 
 

Advanced Trips

You will probably want to create your own routes, and are very welcome to do so. If you are looking for solitude, virtually any off-trail area will be empty as long as you avoid the boundary, developed areas, and Old Rag. You can generally find on-trail solitude by hiking down a one-way trail with no publicized destination. If solitude isn’t your prime consideration, remember that even popular hiking routes often have out-of-the-way places to pristine camp if you venture off trail. 

If you prefer a detailed route, we have a few Advanced Level trip plans and some Winter Trips. Of course, you can use any of the Intermediate Level hikes as well.

Free backcountry permit required for backpacking in the park.
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Learn about Shenandoah's Wilderness
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Overhanging rees displaying brilliant fall color form a tunnel for Skyline Drive to meander through.  

Did You Know?
Skyline Drive rides the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains for 105 miles through Shenandoah National Park, and joins the Blue Ridge Parkway which connects Shenandoah to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC.
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Last Updated: December 05, 2006 at 16:08 EST