Whiteoak Canyon Area - Shenandoah National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

6/2021

A map of the Whiteoak Canyon Area in Shenandoah National Park,

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Emergency 1-800-732-0911 • Information 540-999-3500 • Online www.nps.gov/shen Skyline Drive to Upper Whiteoak Falls Hike Markers & Blazes

4.6-mile round trip 3.5-hours hiking time Trail markers are at trailheads and Moderate 1,040-foot elevation gain intersections. The metal bands are stamped with directional and mileage From the Whiteoak Canyon parking area (mile 42.6), take the information. Whiteoak Canyon Trail. Pass the junctions for the Old Rag Fire Road and the Limberlost Trail. About 2.3 miles from the start you Trail blazes are found on will come to a rocky ledge with a view of the upper falls. Retrace trees and rocks throughout your steps to return to the parking lot. The return trip will be very the Park. The color identifies steep! Hiking to the other five falls adds a strenuous 2.7 miles. the trail type:

Cedar Run - Whiteoak Circuit Hike Blue - Hiking trail White - Appalachian Trail 8.1-mile circuit 7.0-hours hiking time Yellow - Open to horses Very strenuous 2,794-foot elevation gain

From Hawksbill Gap parking (mile 45.6), descend on Cedar Run Trail. At bottom of drainage, go left on Whiteoak Canyon Trail. Just after the upper falls, go left on the Whiteoak Canyon Fire Road/Horse Trail (see inset #2). If the water is high, use the pedestrian bridge above the falls. Be prepared for several stream Need to Know crossings. • It’s dangerous and potentially deadly to climb on the rocks near waterfalls. Boundary to Lower Falls Hike • Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. No 2-mile round trip 1.5-hours hiking time pets on Limberlost Trail. Easiest 500-foot elevation gain • Do not cross streams during icy conditions or flooding. • Be sure you’re physically able to complete your hike. From the parking area at the Park boundary (directions below), • Take plenty of water—at least a quart per hour. begin at Whiteoak Canyon Trail and keep right at the intersection • When you return from your hike, check for ticks. with Cedar Run Trail. Cross a small stream and continue to the • Be sure someone knows where you are and when to expect base of the lower falls. Return by the same route. your return. • There is no public transportation on Skyline Drive or at the Directions to Boundary Trailhead Whiteoak boundary trailhead. • Cell and GPS services are unreliable. From Sperryville - Follow Route 211 to Route 522 south for 0.8-mile. Turn right on Route 231, follow 10.2 miles to Etlan, turn Good to Know right on Route 643. Follow for 4.5 miles and turn right onto Route 600. Proceed 3.5 miles to the parking area. Even if you are hiking from the boundary, you must have an entrance permit or annual pass. Please be prepared to self-pay From Madison - Route 29 Business, take 231 north for 5.6 miles (correct change or credit card) at the boundary trailhead. to Route 670 at Banco. Continue 3.6 miles to Route 643 in Syria. Follow 0.8 mile on Route 643 to Route 600. Continue on Route Backcountry camping sites are very limited in this area, so be 600 to the parking area. prepared to go to a different area in the Park to camp, especially on weekends. Be sure you have a backcountry camping permit and that you understand the regulations, particularly those pertaining to site choice.

Hiking Difficulty Scale Easiest: Generally suitable for anyone who enjoys walking. Mostly Strenuous: Will challenge most hikers. The hike will generally be level or with a slight incline. Generally less than 3 miles. longer and steeper, but may be deemed strenuous because of the Moderate: A moderate hike generally suitable for novice hikers elevation gain. Generally 7 to 10 miles. seeking a bit of a challenge. The terrain will involve a moderate incline Very Strenuous: Only well conditioned and well prepared hikers and may have some steeper sections. Generally 3 to 5 miles. should attempt. Generally long and steep, and may include rock Moderately Strenuous: Generally challenging for an unconditioned scrambling, stream crossings, and other challenging terrain. Generally person. The terrain will involve a steady and often steep incline. 8 miles and over. Generally 5 to 8 miles.

Trail maintenance and map funded by recreation fee dollars.