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Wilderness Shenandoah

Virginia, USA Potomac watershed 38.099°, -78.819°
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Wilderness Shenandoah -- Virginia park
Wilderness Shenandoah Virginia · Potomac watershed
About this park

Wilderness Shenandoah

Wilderness Shenandoah, part of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, is renowned for its stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, abundant wildlife (including black bears and deer), over 500 miles of hiking trails (like the famed Old Rag and Dark Hollow Falls), and scenic Skyline Drive. Visitors enjoy waterfalls, wildflower-filled meadows, and exceptional stargazing. The park is open year-round, but peak season is late spring through fall. Entry is $30/vehicle for 7 days. No permits needed for day hiking. Top spots include Hawksbill Summit, Stony Man, and Big Meadows. Best time to visit: October for fall foliage or May for wildflowers.
StateVirginia
WatershedPotomac
Latitude38.0986°
Longitude-78.8186°
In the park

Trails in Wilderness Shenandoah

Named trails whose route falls inside the park.

Beecher Ridge Trail
3.0 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Big Devils Stairs
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Big Run Loop Trail
4.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Big Run Loop Trail (South)
2.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Big Run Portal
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Big Run Portal Trail
4.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Bluff Trail
3.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Broad Hollow Trail
2.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Brown Mountain Trail
5.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Catlett Mountain Trail
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Catlett Spur Trail
1.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Corbin Cabin Cutoff Trail
1.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Corbin Mountain Trail
4.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Crimora Lake Trail
0.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Dark Hollow Falls Trail
0.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Dark Hollow Trail
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Furnace Mountain Trail
3.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Gap Run Trail
2.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Hannah Run Trail
3.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Hazel Mountain Trail
4.0 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Hazel River Trail
3.2 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Heiskel Hollow Tral
3.4 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Heiskell Hollow Trail
3.4 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Hull School Trail
4.1 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Hull School Trail
0.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Jeremys Run Trail
6.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Knob Mountain Trail
7.0 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Mathews Arm Fire Road
1.4 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Mathews Arm Road
1.4 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Mount Marshall Road
5.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Mount Marshall Trail
5.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Neighbor Mountain Trail
5.0 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Nicholson Hollow Trail
5.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Old Rag Fire Road
4.5 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Overall Run Trail
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Paine Run Trail
3.8 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Pass Mountain Trail
2.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Patterson Ridge Trail
3.1 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Pine Hill Gap Trail
2.3 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Ridge Trail
5.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Riprap Trail
4.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Rocky Mount Trail
5.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Rocky Mountain Trail
2.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Rockytop Trail
5.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Rose River Fire Road
6.6 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Saddle Trail
1.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Sam's Ridge Trail
2.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Sams Ridge Trail
2.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Thompson Hollow Trail
0.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Thorton River Trail
4.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Traces Nature Trail
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Traces Trail
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Trayfoot Mountain Trail
4.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Turk Branch Trail
2.5 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Turk Gap Trail
1.7 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Turk Mountain Trail
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Tuscarora - Overall Run Trail
4.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Weakley Hollow Fire Road
2.8 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Weddlewood Trail
2.0 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Wildcat Ridge Trail
2.6 mi · Hiking, Running
In the park

Camping in Wilderness Shenandoah

Campgrounds inside the park, with today's conditions score.

M Mathews Arm
Mathews Arm
M Mathews Arm Campground
Mathews Arm Campground
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Long-term outlook

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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace

Know before you go
Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
Stay on trail
Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
Respect wildlife
Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
Pack it in, pack it out
Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
Leave what you find
Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Wilderness Shenandoah as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Wilderness Shenandoah

What can I do at Wilderness Shenandoah?

Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).

How fresh is the weather data?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.

When is the best time to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.

How do I get to Wilderness Shenandoah?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

Land designation

Park & land designation reference

A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.