About
Length3.4 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain700 ft up
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadDickey Ridge Visitor Center, Skyline Drive mile 4.6
SurfaceFire road and forest trail
Best seasonApril to early June for wildflowers and waterfalls; mid-October for fall colour. Skyline Drive closes in ice and snow.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

Discover the cultural history of Shenandoah National Park as you hike to the historic Snead family barn. Distance: 3.7-mile circuit hike Difficulty: Moderate (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Elevation Gain: 580 feet Hike Description From the trailhead located across Skyline Drive from Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, go right onto Dickey Ridge Trail. Go left on Snead Farm Road, which will take you to Snead Barn. For a shorter, 0.7-mile round-trip hike, turn around here and return to your starting point. To continue on the loop hike, stay on the Snead Farm Loop Trail to its intersection with the Dickey Ridge Trail. Turn right and follow it back to your starting point.

Tips
The big white apple barn still stands. A good first walk if you have entered at Front Royal.
Location

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, Skyline Drive mile 4.6

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