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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Virginia

Virginia’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Virginia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Dark Hollow Falls

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Winter season is very quiet. Get there before 10 am and you can have it all to yourself. For those who wanted to venture a little far you can make …

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Stony Man Lookout

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The Stony Man Lookout area is the most popular viewpoint in this part of Shenandoah National Park, and for good reason. The views are of the Shenandoah Valley and the …

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Old Rag Summit

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The Old Rag Hike in Shenandoah National Park is a well-known hike. Some rank it among the top 25 hikes in the world. Old Rag has received several awards.
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Natural Bridge

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The Natural Bridge in Virginia's Natural Bridge State Park is a stunning geological formation located along the Cedar Creek Trail. Standing 215 feet high and 90 feet wide, this natural …

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Rose River Falls

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Rose River Falls is considered one of the best waterfalls to see in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park. Due to its beauty and accessibility, it tends to attract a lot of …

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Little Stony Man Lookout

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The climb to Little Stony Man Cliffs is short, leading to a popular spot for rock climbing on the Appalachian Trail. The cliffs offer a few routes for climbing and …

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McAfee Knob

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McAfee Knob is the most photographed point along the Appalachian Trail. It features a 270-degree panoramic view of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north, and the Roanoke Valley to the east.

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Hawksbill Summit

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Hawksbill Summit in Shenandoah National Park offers stunning 360-degree views of the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Virginia Piedmont from its 4,050-foot elevation. As the park's highest point, it …

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Hanging Boulder

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Great place to have a rest after the first set of scrambling up the rocks. Refresh yourself, there is still more of scrambling to follow. Old Rag always has some more surprises up its sleeve.

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Ridge Trail — Shenandoah Wilderness

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The Ridge Trail follows the ridge for about 1 km, climbing 200 m up and 100 m down the rocks. It is a strenuous undertaking, but you will enjoy the …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Virginia

Dark Hollow Falls

Stony Man Lookout

Old Rag Summit

Natural Bridge

Rose River Falls

Little Stony Man Lookout

McAfee Knob

Hawksbill Summit

Hanging Boulder

Ridge Trail — Shenandoah Wilderness

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