マディソン郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

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 rappelling, and it's great to watch the climbers from here. From the overlook at Little Stony Man Cliffs, you can see the profile of the Stony Man to the south, resembling a face.

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 Blue Ridge Mountains and go for miles. This viewpoint is also pretty close to a nearby parking area, so it's easily accessible even if you aren't doing a full-on hike.

From here you are just a few kilometers from Hazeltop Ridge. The Mill Prong Trail will take you to Rapidan Camp, President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover's rustic getaway. This hike includes three stream crossings, which may be challenging based on recent rainfall. Exercise caution and turn back if uncomfortable.

This hike is neither too long nor difficult. It offers an AMAZING view! Great place to pack a little picnic.

Starting point of a round hike. Most of the trails here are one-way, making it difficult to get back to the car. I don't like going back the same way. Stony Man can be done as a circular hike, which is much more appealing to me.

The first stop on a short hike. The park is full of great trails, but most of them lead somewhere where the car isn't waiting. You can also do Stony Man in one go, which for me is the appeal of not having to go back on the same path.

The landscape from this point is breathtaking! It totally repays the effort of the ascent.

The Old Rag Shelter is available for day-use only. From the Old Rag Shelter, the trail follows a forest road. The distance to the trailhead at the Ranger Station is about 5.6 km.