Shenandoah 5 Peak Challenge

Shenandoah 5 Peak Challenge

Our Shenandoah 5 Peak Challenge gives you another reason to visit Shenandoah National Park!

The goal is simple: Hike any 5 summits within the park. There are a few dozen to choose from but if you're struggling with where to begin then look below for five easy to moderate recommendations to get you started. Each suggestion includes a link to a National Park Service description of the hike including trail directions and a map.

Blackrock Summit

Distance: 1-mile circuit hike

Difficulty: Easiest

Hiking Time: 45 minutes

Elevation Gain: 175 feet

Stony Man

Distance: 1.6-mile round trip hike

Difficulty: Easiest

Hiking Time: 1 hours

Elevation Gain: 340 feet

Hawksbill Summit

Distance: 1.7-mile round trip hike

Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Elevation Gain: 690 feet

Hightop Summit

Distance: 3-mile round trip hike

Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Time: 3 hours

Elevation Gain: 935 feet

Marys Rock Summit

Distance: 3.7-mile round trip hike

Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Elevation Gain: 1,210 feet