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Shenandoah National Park

Stony Man

The park's second-highest peak, with one of its easiest big views

Distance
1.6 mi
Elevation gain
340 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Route
Loop
Time
1 hr
Fee requiredDogs on leashViewsRocky

A short loop from the Stony Man parking area near Skyland to a cliff-top view of the Shenandoah Valley and the Alleghenies beyond, topping out just short of Hawksbill as the park's second-highest point.

Directions to the trailhead

The Climb

3,707 ftHigh point · 4,016 ft3,963 ft · +340 ft gain

What to Expect

Parking
Stony Man parking area at Skyline Drive mile 41.7, near Skyland Resort; fills quickly on summer weekends.
Fees
Standard park entrance fee applies.
Dogs
Permitted on leash
Best seasons
spring, summer, fall
Water
No water sources on trail; carry water in
Cell service
Generally reliable near Skyland; spotty in wooded sections
Hazards
Cliff edges near the summit are unfenced; keep back from the drop-off