There are over 500 miles of hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, which vary in length from short-stretchers to a 101 mile segment of the Appalachian Trail.
The Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail, known simply as the
"A.T." among those who hike on it, is a 2174.1-mile-long scenic mountaintop
footpath used each year by thousands of backpackers from around the world to
fellowship with wilderness and commune with nature.
All residents 16 years and older fishing within the park must have a Virginia State fishing license.
A 5-day nonresident license ($6.50) may be purchased at Panorama Restaurant, Big Meadows and Loft Mountain Waysides, or from local sporting goods stores.