| Skyline Drive is a scenic 105 mile long roadway | | | | US 340 and just 500 feet above sea level. Both |
| curving across the majestic Blue Ridge mountaintops | | | | automobiles and bicyclists share the curvy mountain |
| through the Shenandoah National Forest in Virginia. | | | | drive, so it is important to obey the 35 mph speed |
| Enjoy a slow and relaxing drive through the park, | | | | limit along the parkway. Backcountry camping is |
| experiencing gorgeous views from the many | | | | allowed throughout the Shenandoah National Forest |
| picturesque overlooks along the way. There are | | | | and a free camping permit can be obtained by mail in |
| plenty of opportunities to see wild animals and to | | | | advance or at a ranger station after you arrive. A |
| enjoy the fragrant and beautiful flora that decorates | | | | small entrance fee is charged for entrance to Skyline |
| the mountainsides. | | | | Drive and the pass is good for seven days. |
| Skyline Drive offers bed and breakfast inns and other | | | | Shortly after entering Skyline Drive from the |
| nearby lodging, as well as numerous camping | | | | northern end, you will come to the Dickey Ridge |
| opportunities, including backcountry camping in the | | | | visitor center and picnic area at MP 4.6. The visitor |
| Shenandoah National Forest and family campgrounds | | | | center offers a variety of information as well as |
| along Skyline Drive. Whether you're filling up the | | | | exhibits of the surrounding area. The first |
| Coleman chest cooler for an afternoon picnic at one | | | | campground on Skyline Drive, Mathews Arm, is |
| of the picnic areas along Skyline Drive or planning a | | | | located at MP 22.1. Campers can enjoy hiking to |
| backpacking trip through the more than 500 miles of | | | | Shenandoah National Forest's tallest waterfall or stroll |
| hiking trails through the Shenandoah National Forest, | | | | through a relaxing nature trail near the campground. |
| there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy along | | | | Nearby, at MP 24.1 is Elkwallow Wayside for |
| the way, not to mention the beautiful vistas and | | | | groceries and camping supplies and the Elkwallow |
| many nearby attractions. This guide to Skyline Drive | | | | picnic area. The Wayside also features a grill serving |
| will help you plan your visit to this popular scenic | | | | breakfast, lunch, and dinner to carry out to the picnic |
| roadway. | | | | area or outdoor patio. |
| Skyline Drive's northern end is in Front Royal, VA, off | | | | |