I will be in Shenandoah NP for 2 1/2 days starting on June 21. Anyone have any info on where to go - best waterfalls, sunrise sunsets etc? Any help will be appreciated.
SandyLee
The White Oak Canyon Trail has nice waterfalls. Upper and Lower Doyles River Falls are good too. For a longer hike combine The Doyles River Trail with Jones Run Trail this would add Jones Run Falls.
Try Blackrock Summit For sunset.
You are coming at a great time to Skyline Drive. It is prime fawn season. Make Big Meadows your base camp for shooting them. Around 4 PM is perfect to see Mom and fawn(s) walking around together. Be there from around 07:00-10:00 to see the fawns bedded down in the meadow. They are tough to find as they blend in so well. Be patient, walk slowly and keep your eyes open.
I like Old Rag Mountain overlook for sunrise (milepost 46 area). Naked Creek overlook at milepost 52 area is good for sunsets. Many others too. Lots to choose from.
Go in the book shop at Big Meadows and pick up two inexpensive guide books. One is on hikes to peaks and vistas. The other is hikes to waterfalls. Both are around $5 and are keepers. Great falls information as well as descriptions of hikes to them.
Little Stony Man hike is a nice one from Skyland with some beautiful vistas.
I saw my first Bobcat there last month. He was not interested in sticking around for a photo but beautiful to see. Also shot a bibalt (spelling?) deer. (partially white in color). He sticks around Skyland area. E Mail me if you need more.
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Try Blackrock Summit For sunset.
You are coming at a great time to Skyline Drive. It is prime fawn season. Make Big Meadows your base camp for shooting them. Around 4 PM is perfect to see Mom and fawn(s) walking around together. Be there from around 07:00-10:00 to see the fawns bedded down in the meadow. They are tough to find as they blend in so well. Be patient, walk slowly and keep your eyes open.
I like Old Rag Mountain overlook for sunrise (milepost 46 area). Naked Creek overlook at milepost 52 area is good for sunsets. Many others too. Lots to choose from.
Go in the book shop at Big Meadows and pick up two inexpensive guide books. One is on hikes to peaks and vistas. The other is hikes to waterfalls. Both are around $5 and are keepers. Great falls information as well as descriptions of hikes to them.
Little Stony Man hike is a nice one from Skyland with some beautiful vistas.
I saw my first Bobcat there last month. He was not interested in sticking around for a photo but beautiful to see. Also shot a bibalt (spelling?) deer. (partially white in color). He sticks around Skyland area. E Mail me if you need more.
Enjoy
Andy
SandyLee