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Shenandoah National Park
Skyline Drive Status

Skyline Drive - Status (Updated: 03/18/2008)

Note: Inclement weather may necessitate closure of Skyline Drive at any time. Please call the park’s recorded information line: (540) 999-3500, 4, 1 for the most current Skyline Drive status.

District

Skyline Drive Section

Status

North District

US Hwy 340 to US Hwy 211

Front Royal (Mile 0) to Thornton Gap (Mile 31)
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OPEN

 

Central District
US Hwy 211 to US Hwy 33

Thornton Gap (Mile 31) to Swift Run Gap (Mile 65)
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OPEN

Ongoing

Construction

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South District
US Hwy 33 to  US Hwy 250

Swift Run Gap (Mile 65) to Rockfish Gap (Mile 105)
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OPEN

 

 
The scarlet tanager has bright red feathers and black wings and tail during mating season. Its color changes to olive during the winter.  

Did You Know?
Most of the Shenandoah National Park’s 200 bird species are heard rather than seen, due to the dense canopy of leaves.
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Last Updated: April 25, 2008 at 11:34 EST