About
Length1.2 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain310 ft up
Typical time2 hr
TrailheadDickey Ridge Visitor Center, Skyline Drive mile 4.6
SurfaceGentle forest loop
Best seasonApril to early June for wildflowers and waterfalls; mid-October for fall colour. Skyline Drive closes in ice and snow.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityAlthough pets are not allowed on Fox Hollow Trail, service animals are welcome.
What you'll see 🏛️ Historic site

Pets are not allowed on this hike. Discover the cultural history of Shenandoah National Park as you pass by historic rock walls, a cemetery, and periwinkles planted by former residents. This hike is also a designated TRACK Trail, featuring a self-guided brochure and informational sign that turns your visit into a fun and exciting outdoors experience for kids of all ages. To find out more information about TRACK Trails and to log your adventure, visit the Kids in Parks website . Distance: 1.2-mile circuit hike Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 45 minutes Elevation Gain: 310 feet Hike Description From the trailhead, located across the Skyline Drive from Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (mile 4.6), go left onto Dickey Ridge Trail, Turn right onto Fox Hollow Trail. Stay on Fox Hollow Trail-past rock piles and the Fox family cemetery-back to your starting point.

Tips
Pets are not allowed. Stone walls, a cemetery and an old spring house tell the story of the people moved out when the park was made.
Location

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, Skyline Drive mile 4.6

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