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Thing to Do
Pets are not allowed on this hike. An easier stroll through the woods that passes next to the Big Meadows Air Quality Station, an important place for scientists and researchers to learn about air quality in Shenandoah.
Distance: 1.8-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 1 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 290 feet
Hike Description
The average hiking duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.
Pets are not allowed on Story of the Forest Trail.
An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.
The trailhead for this hike is located down the sidewalk from Byrd Visitor Center.
Although pets are not allowed on the Story of the Forest Trail, service animals are welcome. This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
Last updated: February 10, 2021