Situated around a 105-mile stretch of scenic mountaintop road known as Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park provides some of the most scenic hiking on the East Coast, with more than 200 miles of trails maintained by the National Park Service.
The Upper Hawksbill Trail is a good option if you’d prefer a shorter but steeper hike directly to Hawksbill Mountain Summit. However, the Hawksbill Loop is easier because it’s much flatter and is more scenic, too.
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This easy hike is quite flat and can be done with young children. You’ll even be OK with a stroller here since much of the wide path is paved. That’s why this is one of the most popular trails for families.
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The Blackrock Summit Trail gives you the chance to hike a stretch of the Appalachian Trail, a bucket list item for hikers and nature lovers the world over.
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The Dark Hollow Falls Trail is a great hike that takes you on a jaunt through the forest, ending at a beautiful waterfall.
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The climb up to the peak does have some semi-steep portions but should be navigable for most kids since many avid hiking families use this trail as an introductory hike for their little ones.
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If your little ones love animals like mine, this is a great hike because many trail walkers will often see white-tailed deer bounding across meadows just a short distance away.