Shenandoah skyline drive map11/8/2023 ![]() Finally, each view of the valley and the mountains is different and this road offers some awesome views of sunset. ![]() Also realize while the valleys and hillsides may experience Spring in March and April, the ridges of Skyline will not experience it until May so our trip was great timing. While I am sure the leaf change in fall is incredible, I can not fully describe how beautiful spring is as you wind along the road. Our visit in May was simply amazing with the amount and variety of wildflowers. Additionally, you don't have to hike anything to see amazing views and wildlife as we saw all of that from this road and at 35 MPH you can really see and experience all of it. The dozens of overlooks on each side are amazing. The road goes from end to end but what will be most celebrated are the ridgeline views you get as you wind close to the summits. You may be the most fit hiker that hikes every trail, but your experience will be very similar to the experience for the old, young and less mobile because this drive offers many of the same experiences. Every overlook and hike we made came off this road which really makes this road a great leveler for every person who visits Shenandoah. It probably is 80% of the roadways within Shenandoah National Park and it is the dominant attraction from end to end. ![]() Lots of National Parks have scenic drives but I don't know of another park where that drive is such an important and integral part of the park. ![]()
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