Did you know there is a national park within an hour from UVA Grounds?!
The Shenandoah National Park is composed of 200,000 acres with cascading waterfalls and scenic overlooks, strenuous hikes or leisurely strolls, and over 300 species that call the Park home.
Hikes in the South District of the Shenandoah National Park, easy to access from UVA.
A hike to the 2,981 foot summit of Turk Mountain that provides a wonderful view to the west.
Distance: 2.2-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Easiest
Hiking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Elevation Gain: 690 feet
An out-and-back hike to Chimney Rock, an excellent viewpoint with some very interesting geological features.
Distance: 3.4-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 830 feet
A short hike to a viewpoint on top of a rocky talus slope with incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Mountain, and beyond.
Distance: 1-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Easiest
Hiking Time: 45 minutes
Elevation Gain: 175 feet
This hike will take you through pristine forest and over several stream crossings, while offering views of the valleys to the west and north.
Distance: 9.8-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Hiking Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Elevation Gain: 2,365 feet
This beautiful trek through Wilderness takes you along cool, clear mountain streams to two unique waterfalls. Be prepared for a stream crossing.
Distance: 3.3-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Elevation Gain: 1,189 feet
This hike takes you over a mountain stream, through the forest, and beside a 42 foot waterfall. There is one stream crossing.
Distance: 3.2-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 1,045 feet
We’d love to follow along on your adventures! Use #hooshikesnp on social media and tag @snptrust and @uvahealthyhoos
The Shenandoah National Park Trust is proud to present this page in partnership with the University of Virginia Department of Student Health and Wellness
Nonprofit partner of Shenandoah National Park
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