Skyline Drive (Shenandoah National Park)
Running the entire 105-mile crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive provides 75 panoramic overlooks across the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia Piedmont. With a strictly enforced 35 mph speed limit and zero commercial traffic, it is built for sensory touring, wildlife observation (abundant deer and black bears), and sweeping mountain elevation climbs peaking near 3,680 feet at Big Meadows. Terminates directly at Rockfish Gap where it transitions into the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Dramatic 19th-century mountain water gap where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers roar together through towering slate cliffs. A timeless historic enclave filled with Civil War lore, John Brown's fort, and red-brick armory buildings nestled in the shadow of Maryland Heights.
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How many curves and miles is Skyline Drive (Shenandoah National Park)? ▼
Skyline Drive (Shenandoah National Park) spans 105 miles and packs approximately 280 curves (2.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 600 ft - 3,680 ft and technical rating 4.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Front Royal North Entrance, VA (Latitude 38.9056, Longitude -78.1963) and finishes at Rockfish Gap / Waynesboro, VA (Latitude 38.0315, Longitude -78.8576).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
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