Shenandoah National Park - Fall 2015 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Explore Shenandoah! Park Emergency Number (800) 732-0911 Coming next year... Welcome! There are over 500 miles of hiking trails, 105 miles of scenic roadway, 75 spectacular overlooks, wildlife big and small, and so much more—all waiting to Your Pet in Shenandoah be discovered! Enjoy your visit to Shenandoah National Park! If you bring your pet to Shenandoah, keep it on a leash no longer than six Drive Discover Sense feet at all times. Pets are prohibited Skyline Drive has 75 overlooks with Nothing says “national park” like a Get out of your car and feel the earth. on the following trails: fabulous views spaced along its 105 Ranger Program! Discover more of Take a hike on one of the Park’s 500 Fox Hollow Trail miles. Be sure to drive 35 mph and be Shenandoah on a Ranger-led walk or miles of trails (see suggestions on page Stony Man Trail on the lookout for animals and other talk. Check the schedule on the back 2). Watch and listen for birds. Smell Limberlost Trail motorists. Use the mile markers to find page and work a little “Ranger time” the wildflowers. Feel the mist of a Dark Hollow Falls Trail facilities and trailheads. into your visit! waterfall. Shenandoah is a feast for the Story of the Forest Trail senses, and there are many ways to Bearfence Rock Scramble Eat Ask indulge yourself here. Frazier Discovery Trail Dine at Skyland Resort Restaurant Stop at Dickey Ridge (mile 4.6) and Old Rag Ridge Trail (mile 42) or Big Meadows Lodge Byrd Visitor Centers (mile 51) to talk Shop Old Rag Saddle Trail (mile 51). Waysides at Elkwallow, to Rangers, get hiking maps, see Take home some store-bought Big Meadows, and Loft Mountain movies and exhibits, and purchase memories of Shenandoah National Ranger Programs serve lighter fare. All three areas and maps, guidebooks, and other great Park! The Shenandoah National Lewis Mountain have campstores stuff in the Park Stores. Park Association operates two Park with groceries. Picnic most anywhere, Stores—one at each visitor center. but if you want a grill and table, there Volunteer Choose from a wonderful selec- are picnic grounds at Dickey Ridge, Join the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) tion of books and videos about the Elkwallow, Pinnacles (has a shelter), effort in Shenandoah. Visit our website Park, as well as postcards, note cards, Big Meadows, Lewis Mountain, South or call (540) 999-3500 to find out and other Shenandoah memora- River, and Dundo. about volunteer opportunities. bilia. Or find the perfect souvenir for yourself or your loved ones at a Sleep Enjoy gift shop. Elkwallow, Skyland, Big Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Delaware North at Shenandoah Meadows, and Loft Mountain gift have lodging and Lewis Mountain has National Park manages the lodges, shops offer quality Shenandoah- cabins. Campgrounds are at Mathews restaurants, gift shops, and stables. branded apparel, housewares, wines, Ranger-guided programs give Arm, Big Meadows, Lewis Mountain, They offer a variety of entertainment. and gourmet foods. visitors the opportunity to explore and Loft Mountain. If you really want Ask about their schedule or visit them the wonders of the Park with a to rough it, look into getting a back- online at www.goshenandoah.com. Ranger. Discover the many stories country permit. Be sure you know of Shenandoah's past, take a walk the regulations and are prepared for through the splendor of a unique primitive camping. mountain meadow, or learn about the many animals and plants that thrive in Shenandoah National Park. See the back page for the Ranger Program schedule. @shenandoahnps facebook.com/shenandoahnps www.nps.gov/shen Hit the Trails! Visitor Services Reservations Gift Shops Shenandoah National Park Map Lodging Elkwallow Wayside - Mile 24 Explore Shenandoah! is published for Park visitors by Shenandoah National Park Online: www.goshenandoah.com Closes November 8, 6:00 p.m. Interpretation and Education Division with Phone: (877) 247-9261 Open daily. Souvenirs, crafts, sundries, funding from the Shenandoah National Campgrounds Virginia wines, clothing, and books. North Park Association and Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park. Online: www.recreation.gov Skyland Resort - Miles 41.7 and 42.5 Phone: (877) 444-6777 Closes November 29, 10:30 a.m. Additional Funding Open daily. Souvenirs, crafts, sundries, Appalachian Outdoor Adventures, Luray, VA Gasoline books, Virginia wines, pottery, soaps, Luray-Page Co. Chamber of Commerce jellies, and jams. Luray Caverns Big Meadows Wayside - Mile 51 Merck & Co., Inc., Elkton, VA Big Meadows Wayside - Mile 51 Visitor Centers Closes November 29, 5:30 p.m. Editors Open daily. Souvenirs, crafts, sundries, Claire Comer, Interpretive Specialist Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - Mile 4.6 books, pottery, jellies, jams, Virginia Patressa Kearns, Writer/Editor Byrd Visitor Center - Mile 51 You can stroll a short while or spend the whole day. Here are a few suggestions. Be sure wines, batteries. to take water, wear sturdy shoes, and get a map at an entrance station or visitor center. Information, ranger programs, exhibits, Layout/Design orientation movie, Park Store. Big Meadows Lodge - Mile 51 Neal Lewis, Visual Information Specialist September 8 - October 24 Closes November 1, 11:00 a.m. Printing Some things to keep in mind to help you Hiking time and difficulty – Sunday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open daily. Souvenirs, crafts, sundries, Shenandoah Publications, Inc. Know how long it will take you to Friday/Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. books, pottery, jewelry, clothing. Woodstock, VA prepare for your hike: complete the hike you’ve chosen. If October 25 - November 29 Loft Mountain Wayside - Mile 79.5 the hike takes six and a half hours Ticks are out there in abundance. There are several kinds of Open daily: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closes November 8, 6:00 p.m. ticks in Shenandoah, including dog ticks, deer ticks, Lone Star to do and you’re not getting Open daily. Souvenirs, crafts, sundries, Dickey Ridge closes November 29, Byrd ticks, and others. Ticks can carry and transmit serious diseases started until three o’clock in the books, pottery, clothing. like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Wear afternoon, you’re likely to not remains open through the winter. insect repellents that specifically repel ticks, light-colored cloth- finish up until well after dark. It’s Campgrounds ing, long sleeves, and long pants with pants’ legs tucked into always a good idea to pack a Food/Dining headlamp or flashlight in your Mathews Arm - Mile 22.2 socks. Always check for ticks after your hike. Know how to Elkwallow Wayside - Mile 24 backpack. Some hikes are very Closes October 25 remove ticks safely. Closes November 8, 6:00 p.m. challenging and require sub- $15 - Some sites reservable. Group sites. Accessibility Open daily. Carry-out, snacks, light fare. Maps are important. Make sure you have a good map with stantial physical stamina. Be Sewage disposal, no trailer hookups. sure you’re physically capable Skyland Resort Dining Room Lodging you when you start out, either the corresponding handout map Big Meadows - Mile 51 Accessible overnight accommodations are available at visitor centers and from the Park’s website or a of doing the hike you’ve Miles 41.7 and 42.5 Closes November 15 available at Skyland Resort, Big Meadows topographical map such as the ones produced by the Potomac chosen. Closes November 29, 10:30 a.m. Lodge, and Lewis Mountain. $20 - Most sites reservable. Group sites. Appalachian Trail Club and sold in the Park Stores. Full-service restaurant serving (877) 247-9261 Sewage disposal, coin showers, laundry, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. no trailer hookups. Picnic Grounds and Campgrounds Grab'n go sandwiches and snacks. Accessible sites are available at all Park pic- Got an Hour (or Two)? Got All Day? Call (540) 999-2212 for hours. Lewis Mountain - Mile 57.2 nic grounds and campgrounds. Accessible Closes November 1 shower and laundry facilities are available Mile 9.2 – Lands Run, 1.3-mile round trip, easiest, 1 hour Mile 24 – (Elkwallow Picnic Grounds) – Knob Mountain- Big Meadows Wayside - Mile 51 $15 - First-come, first-served, coin at Big Meadows, Lewis Mountain, and hiking time. Lands Run is a little-known hike to a waterfall Jeremys Run Circuit, 11.7 miles , very strenuous, 9¾ hours Closes November 29, 5:30 p.m. Loft Mountain campgrounds. Restrooms showers, laundry, no trailer hookups. that’s great to take in the spring or early summer, or after a hiking time. A tough, long hike with quite a few stream cross- Open daily. Serving breakfast, lunch, at campgrounds are accessible or acces- Loft Mountain - Mile 79.5 sible with assistance. period of heavy rain. It’s also officially the shortest hike to a ings. Avoid during flood conditions. Parts of this trail are and dinner. Grab'n go and full-service waterfall in Shenandoah National Park. Ask at a visitor center steep, but if you’re physically and mentally up for this rigor- dining room. Closes October 25 Information $15 - Some sites reservable. Group sites. for directions or consult PATC map #9. ous trek, you’ll be rewarded with a satisfying and refresh- Big Meadows Lodge - Mile 51 Information or assistance is available by Sewage disposal, coin showers, laundry, ing experience and a good workout to boot. Ask at a visitor Closes November 1, 10:00 a.m. phoning the Virginia Relay Center at (800) Mile 39.1 – Little Stony Man, 0.9-mile round trip, easiest, no trailer hookups. 828-1120 (TDD) or (800) 828-1140 (voice) center or consult PATC map #9.