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Hiking

  • Backpacking the Southern Side of North Fork Mountain

    Backpacking the Southern Side of North Fork Mountain

    There are places in this world that make you feel small in the best way possible—places where the earth beneath your feet humbles you with how ancient and strong it is. North Fork Mountain is one of those places for me. I have hiked both ends of this mountain, on the north side there’s Chimney Read more

  • Yellow Cliffs: A Secluded Day Hike or Overnight Escape

    Yellow Cliffs: A Secluded Day Hike or Overnight Escape

    If you’re searching for a peaceful, sun-soaked escape with breathtaking views, Yellow Cliffs is a hidden gem just off Highway 211 outside of New Market, Virginia. This short but rewarding hike winds through wildflower-filled trails, steep climbs, and rocky scrambles before revealing an open, sun-drenched summit perfect for spending an entire afternoon. The trail to Read more

  • Tibbet Knob

    Tibbet Knob

     Across the road from Wolf Gap Campground and Recreation Area  parking (the location of another favorite hike, Big Schloss) is a beautiful, isolated, and low mileage hike. Tibbet Knob is a three mile out and back hike that you can squeeze into your busy day or take your time with. Great North Mountain is home Read more

  • Mary’s Rock

    Mary’s Rock

    Thornton Gap/ Luray, VA/ Skyline Drive With stunning views for both sunrise and sunset due to the perfectly exposed rockface, Mary’s Rock is a must-see of Shenandoah National Park Length: 3.6 Miles Elevation gain: 1170 Feet Kid Friendly: Yes! Steep, but not super long.Dog Friendly: Yes! Probably one of the most dog friendly trails I’ve Read more

  • White Oak Canyon (Upper Falls)

    White Oak Canyon (Upper Falls)

    Luray, VA/Skyline Drive/ Skyland Resort Area Length: 4.5 Miles Elevation gain: 930 Feet Kid Friendly: Yes! Not completely flat, some steep grades, manageable.Dog Friendly: Yes!Baby-Wearing Friendly: Yes, no major obstaclesWill my kids whine?: Probably on the way back up. A tall and beautiful mountain falls, White Oak Canyon is a popular day hike that can Read more

  • Dark Hollow Falls

    Dark Hollow Falls

    Mileage: 1.56 Elevation Gain: 467 Feet Kid Friendly: Yes! Short, some steep grades on the return trip.Dog Friendly: No. Unfortunately, the NPS has decided no furr babies.Baby-Wearing Friendly: Yes, no major obstaclesWill my kids whine?: On the way down? No. On the way up? YES! A heavily trafficked but well worth it trail, Dark Hollow Read more

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