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Shenandoah National Park

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Visitor Impacts

Nearly two million visitors come to Shenandoah National Park each year. The highest visitation is during the fall color season and the summer months. Traffic can be heavy on Skyline Drive during these weekends.

Visitor Center

  • Dickey Ridge Visitor Center at Mile 4.6
  • Harry F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor Center at Milepost 51 (Big Meadows)
  • Loft Mountain Information Center at Mile 79.5
    Here you will find exhibits, sales items, audiovisual programs, information and conducted activity schedules.

    Basic Visits

    Since the Skyline Drive is 105 miles in length, and the speed limit is 35mph, it requires three to five hours to travel from north to south, stopping at some of the overlooks. To really "see" and enjoy all that Shenandoah has to offer, plan on one to two days for a good visit.

    Climate

    The mountains in Shenandoah National Park are usually ten degrees cooler than the valley below. Winters can be severe with snow and ice and summer showers are the usual. Layered clothing is always suggested.

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