Self Guided Audio Tour Skyline Drive and Shenandoah NP

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Bearfence Mountain

  A short but thrilling rock scramble leads to 360° views of the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont. It’s one of the few overlooks in the park that rewards you for a little scrambling.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Big Meadows

  A broad highland meadow surrounded by forest, Big Meadows offers sweeping views, wildlife sightings, and access to trails and facilities at the Byrd Visitor Center. It’s a central hub where nature and history meet.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Big Run Overlook

  This seldom-heralded roadside lookout offers quiet views of forested ridges and distant valleys. It’s a peaceful spot to pause and absorb the layered mountain scenery.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Blackrock Summit Trailhead

  From this trailhead, you can ascend to more dramatic vantage points overlooking the forested ridgelines. The summit route balances effort and panorama.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead

  Starting from this pull-off, the moderately steep trek takes you to a 70-foot waterfall tucked into a forest gorge. It’s one of the more accessible waterfall hikes in the park.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

  One of the first visitor centers on Skyline Drive, Dickey Ridge offers interpretive exhibits, valley views, and a chance to orient yourself to park history.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Doyles River Falls Trailhead

  This trailhead leads to a pair of cascades—upper and lower falls—along a scenic stream valley. The fall views deepen as you venture further in.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Hogback Overlook

  With its name suggesting a ridge profile, the Hogback Overlook provides panoramas over rolling slopes and forested valleys. It’s a classic silhouette view of the park’s terrain.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Ivy Creek Overlook

  Beneath forest canopy breaks, Ivy Creek Overlook offers a more intimate vantage point over ridgelines and distant hills. It’s quieter than many of the main overlooks.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Limberlost Trail

  A short, accessible loop that passes through rhododendron, mountain laurel, and shaded forest. It’s an ideal stroll to experience the quieter forest textures.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Mary's Rock Tunnel (Pass by)

  The only vehicular tunnel along Skyline Drive, this 670-foot passage was blasted through Mary’s Rock in 1932 under CCC crews. It’s a dramatic marker of human engineering amid natural grandeur.

  Admission ticket free
• 11
  Old Rag View Overlook

  This vantage frames the well-known rugged peak of Old Rag Mountain, giving hikers a preview of its dramatic form.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Shenandoah Valley Overlook

  Facing north over the valley floor, this overlook gives you a classic vista of the Shenandoah Valley framed by distant ridgelines and fluted peaks.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
• GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
• Flexible - Buy once, use any day/time—access never expires
• Get the Drives & Detours app download the tour ahead of time
• One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle

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