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Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Shenandoah National Park
  5. Central District
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2.4 Miles 3.8 Kilometers


80%

Runnable

29' 9 m

Ascent

-1,101' -335 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

3,725' 1,135 m

High

2,654' 809 m

Low

Shared By Larry W. Brown

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“A scenic horse trail that descends from Stony Man parking area to the Upper Whiteoak Falls.”

— Larry W. Brown
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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This horse trail heads out at a moderate downhill grade for two and three-quarters miles until its junction with the Whiteoak Canyon Fire Road and Whiteoak Canyon trail. The reward for this trail can be found at the end, with the beautiful series of cascades along the Robinson River that make up Whiteoak Falls.

Remember to look out for and yield to horseback riders.

Thanks to Larry W. Brown, for sharing this trail description. If you’re interested in learning more details about great runs, weather, camping / lodging, wildlife, and scenic drives, check out the comprehensive Guide to Shenandoah National Park.

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Land Manager: NPS - Shenandoah National Park

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Looking back across the bridge connecting Whiteoak Canyon trail to the fire road.
Looking back across the bridge connecting White…
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The view through the trees.
The view through the trees.
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Peaking at the falls through the dense foliage.
Peaking at the falls through the dense foliage.
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