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.
Distance: 1-mile circuit hike
Difficulty: Easiest
Hiking Time: 45 minutes
Elevation Gain: 175 feet
Distance: 1.6-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Easiest
Hiking Time: 1 hours
Elevation Gain: 340 feet
Distance: 1.7-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Elevation Gain: 690 feet
Distance: 3-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Elevation Gain: 935 feet
Distance: 3.7-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 1,210 feet