• Shenandoah National Park - Begin your southbound journey on Shenandoah’s Skyline Drive at the park’s northern entrance, near Fort Royal. Enjoy a scenic drive, pause at breathtaking viewpoints, and explore the area’s rich history.

Note: This 110-mile tour highlights Shenandoah National Park’s key features in 4-5 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Fox Hollow Trailhead - Fox Hollow Trail is a favorite in Shenandoah for good reason. This short, one-mile hike takes you through lush greenery and offers a glimpse into history, passing the Fox family cemetery from the early 1800s.
• Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - At Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, find maps, snacks, and park information. It’s also where the Fox Hollow Trailhead is located.
• Signal Knob Overlook - Signal Knob Overlook provides not only stunning views but also historical significance, having been a strategic point for both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War.
• Hogwallow Flats Overlook - Overlooking Rappahannock County and Flint Hill, Hogwallow Flats Overlook introduces you to some of the region’s oldest mountains, older than the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the history of the Six Nations who once lived here.
• Range View Overlook - Range View Overlook offers a direct view into the heart of Shenandoah National Park, from Keyser Mountain to Stony Man Mountain. Learn about the Appalachian Trail’s origins and its status as the nation’s most famous thru-hike.
• Appalachian Trail - Hogback Overlook, the park’s longest, offers panoramic views of the valley and mountains. Capture stunning photos and learn about the Iroquois, their sports, wars, and more.
• Stony Man Mountain Overlook - Stony Man Overlook is ideal for casual or novice hikers. This easy, one-mile trail is family-friendly and offers spectacular views. Keep your camera ready!
• Limberlost Trail - Limberlost Trail is perfect for an easy walk through beautiful wilderness. This 1.2-mile loop on a boardwalk has minimal elevation change, making it accessible to all. Educational plaques provide learning opportunities along the way.
• Crescent Rock Overlook - At 3,550 feet, Crescent Rock Overlook offers some of the best views of Shenandoah’s highest peak. Facing west, it’s a fantastic spot for sunsets and was once a site for religious revivals.
• Cedar Run Trail - Cedar Run Trail is a dog-friendly trail for those with pets. It’s 5.8 miles long with a challenging 2,700-foot elevation gain, best for experienced hikers.
• Franklin Cliffs Overlook - From Franklin Cliffs Overlook, glimpse the town of Stanley and its history dating back to the 1700s, a town with a rich past that continues to influence its community.
• Camp Rapidan - Rapidan Camp, also known as Camp Hoover, was built by President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover as a rustic retreat during his presidency from 1929 to 1933.
• The Point Overlook - The Point Overlook offers excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. Learn about Elkton, home to the first permanent European settler in the Shenandoah Valley.
• Bearfence Mountain - Bearfence Mountain Trail is a short, one-mile hike, but its steep, rocky path is for ambitious hikers. The views at the summit are worth the effort.
• The Oaks Overlook - The Oaks Overlook highlights the contrast between Shenandoah National Park’s wilderness and the cultivated lands beyond. It’s also a great spot to view Massanutten Mountain and learn about anthropologist Miriam M. Sizer’s studies of the region’s people nearly a century ago.

The man-made landscape of the Shenandoah Valley contrasts sharply with the wilderness of Shenandoah National Park.

• South River Falls Trail - South River Falls Trail is perfect for hiking and birdwatching. This moderate 4.6-mile hike leads to an impressive 83-foot waterfall. Dogs are welcome too.
• Swift Run Overlook - At Swift Run Overlook, spot some of Shenandoah’s fascinating birds while enjoying the views.
• Bacon Hollow Overlook - Bacon Hollow Overlook offers views of Flattop and Brokenback Mountains and delves into the valley’s Civil War history.
• Loft Mountain Overlook - Loft Mountain Overlook provides a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains merging with Virginia’s Piedmont region, showcasing lush greenery.
• Rockytop Overlook - Rockytop Overlook offers sweeping vistas and a view of the Big Run watershed wilderness.
• Jones Run Falls Trailhead - Jones Run Falls Trail is a beautiful hike with a waterfall and hidden swimming holes. Keep an eye out for them!
• Blackrock Summit Trail - Blackrock Summit Trail is a short hike to a scenic viewpoint on a rocky slope, part of the extensive 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail.
• Moormans River Overlook - Moormans River Overlook faces east-southeast, offering views of Pasture Fence Mountain, Sawlog Ridge, Bucks Elbow Mountains, and the Charlottesville Reservoir. The Moormans River, known for overflowing, is also visible.
• Crimora Lake Overlook - At nearly 3,000 feet, Crimora Lake Overlook offers views of Wildcat Ridge and Crimora Lake, once a major industrial site in the 1800s with remnants of manganese mining.
• Turk Mountain Overlook - Turk Mountain Overlook points to Turk Mountain’s quartzite peak, named after a mysterious family with little known history.
• Calf Mountain Overlook - Calf Mountain Overlook is renowned for its sunset views. As one of the last stops, it’s perfect for watching the sun set over the mountains.
• Rockfish Gap - Conclude your journey at Rockfish Gap, a key mountain passage with a rich history. Learn about the “Paul Revere of the South” and Rockfish Gap’s role in his and Thomas Jefferson’s story. The tour ends just beyond this gap, at the southern end of Skyline Drive.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Purchase a single tour for each vehicle, not for each individual. Enjoy the experience together!

Embark on a scenic journey through Virginia’s lush wilderness with this self-guided tour. Capture stunning photos from breathtaking viewpoints along Skyline Drive. Explore sections of the renowned Appalachian Trail. Discover the hidden stories of this wild, remote area. Additionally, delve into the history of Shenandoah’s earliest inhabitants, from the Six Nations to the Iroquois Wars and beyond. This simple, picturesque drive is one that will leave a lasting impression!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.