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| Stony Man vista at Sehnandoah National Park |
Kids will love the ocean views, water-free trails through bald cypress swamps, and an enchanted forest that lay in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Here are five trails area trails perfect for children.
Trail leads to incredible vista on Stony Man
Fantastic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and its famous Shenandoah Valley await day hikers on a segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Shenandoah National Park. About 101 miles of the famed backpacking trail passes through Shenandoah, with many sections accessible from Skyline Drive. An excellent segment to hike is the Stony Man Trail, which runs about 1.6-miles round trip and gains 340 feet in elevation.
Best trails for seeing Shenandoah's wonders
Among the best ways to see Shenandoah National Park’s top sights is via a day hike. Just five short trails will allow you to enjoy each of the park’s highlights – Blue Ridge Mountains vistas, Eastern hardwood forests, river cataracts, wildlife sightings, and one of the nation’s longest footpaths.
Learn more about national park day hiking trails in my Best Sights to See at America’s National Parks series.
