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Shenandoah National Park
Intermediate Trips
 

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The trips below are all designed for those with experience in backpacking, map reading, and finding appropriate non-designated campsites following Leave No Trace principles.

1-3 - night trips from Skyline Drive:

1-3 - night trips from the Boundary:

4 - or more night trips

Winter trips
Free backcountry permit required for backpacking in the park.
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Named for their short, bobbed tail, bobcats are medium-sized cats with buff or brown fur and dark lined or spotted markings  

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Named for their short, bobbed tail, bobcats are fairly common in Shenandoah National Park, but are rarely seen.
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Last Updated: December 05, 2006 at 16:06 EST