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    Woodstock Tower

    4.9 (15 reviews)

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    River at the bottom of the hill. The drive is steep and full of sharp turns(and be careful of people running)
    Amy J.

    This is a nice place to stretch your legs and enjoy nature. Pros: simple trail, not a ton of stairs, the great outdoors(always exciting!), wonderful workout if you're wanting to run up the hill to get to the tower(highly recommended by locals just be on the cautious side as it is a steep, very curvy thoroughfare) and vast views. Cons:can be harder to see things due to weather but it's still alluring, the trip up the hill via car is incredibly steep with harsh angles to negotiate and lane is not wide enough for two cars in most areas. Also the stairs up the tower are very see through so just focus on the views you will see vs the ones below you. It proves very true to what is advertised, "Land of Many Use." How you use it is up to you.

    Nicole R.

    Amazing views in George Washington National Forest. Well worth the drive if you're in the Woodstock VA area (it's about 10 minutes from downtown). The drive is scenic and the park is great for hiking - just watch out for the black bears if you're 3-4+ miles out on the trails. This really is a gem and a must-see in the area.

    Jodie C.

    I lived in the surrounding area for a short amount of time back in the day. We used to come here and "watch the grass grow" fairly often. lol... It's just a beautiful place, and to jump in the Shenandoah River on a hot day made this spot even more fun to visit. This weekend, about 20 some years later, I took my kids and their friends here. It was just as I remembered and they too fell in love with the tower, hike, river and the whole 9 yards. It's great to pass down history and locations like this to the newer generations. Get outdoors and see your surroundings. What happened here and how important it is to preserve and protect these places. They loved the road to and from here just as I used too...it was great to re-live this time from my past with them. So happy this still stands!

    4/22/13 Looking towards Shenandoah National Park
    Christian K.

    Love this local spot! First things first - SAFETY. Be very careful as you traverse Woodstock Tower Road, it's fairly narrow and has a lot of blind switchbacks, so take it slow. Also, it's a decently steep grade so keep your gearing low, ESPECIALLY on the way down. There is a small lot that fits about 4 cars on the summit, from there it's a short hike (10-15 mins) on Woodstock Tower Trail to the tower. The tower rises to just above the treeline giving you an absolutely INCREDIBLE view of the surrounding area. To the west you can easily see the town of Woodstock and the "7 Bends" of the Shenandoah River. To the east is a beautiful scene... mountains, valleys and forest as far as you can see. I hope to come back at night some time because there is hardly any light pollution in this area, the stars must look unbelievably gorgeous. A few little notes for you folks: - The stairs are narrow and steep - They are made of those steel grates so you can see through them - The platform can also be easily seen through - It DOES sway in the wind a bit If any of that bothers you... try to go up anyway, it's totally worth it.

    Beautiful!
    Huong D.

    Do it! A fun drive up and a short walk to the top. If you are afraid of heights, then maybe not the best but the views are worth it! You can also park at an earlier spot through the twisty turns for a little more of a hike to the top. I did it in my flip flops and so you'll be fine.

    This was such a easy and short hike, and has such a beautiful view! A great spur of the moment hike. I have hiked it multiple times, the trail is very maintained, and very well marked!

    chris m.

    Very sketchy 10 mile drive up, be safe on the twisty turns. Once you get to the top there is parking and a short hike takes you to the fire tower which provides great views of the adjoining valleys. If you in the area worth taking 30 minutes to drive up and enjoy the view.

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    Ask the Community - Woodstock Tower

    Today me and my sister went there but could not reach at the exact parking location? Could anyone give me the exact parking location please

    Same parking lot as the Catonsville Panera (which is next door). Put that in your preferred mapping app and it will navigate you there. There is also a Wendy's and a Lotte in this shopping center.

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    Review Highlights - Woodstock Tower

    It's just a beautiful place, and to jump in the Shenandoah River on a hot day made this spot even more fun to visit.

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    Old Rag Mountain

    Old Rag Mountain

    4.8(137 reviews)
    25.4 mi

    My favorite hike in Virginia!…read more I love the rock scrambling that this hike has. The view at the top is worth the hike! There are many spots with great views of the mountains around. Because it is a longer hike and the rock scrambling it makes it a harder hike than many others in Virginia. It's a hike you won't forget! Make sure to bring lots of water and snacks.

    I've been wanting to tackle the Old Rag hike for quite some time. My friends from Outdoor Afro…read moreorganized a group hike. I couldn't resist! We began our hike at 0930. I've gotta say, I was surprised at our starting location. I didn't have to drive through the 'booth' and pay to actually enter the park. That was weird to me, but our hike leader explained that, during the busy season, rangers are on site to check for passes. So.... I assume you'd have to purchase a pass online and place it on your dashboard. I'm a Veteran so I have that pass so I couldn't tell you how that works. Right off the bat you're climbing. No easing into your hike, you're THERE, at elevation. Of course, the higher you climb the mountain the more elevation you gain, but at the start you're already gaining. There are a lot of false summits. You think you've made it to the top, but you're not there yet! Ha! Because it was January, the trees were barren, so I could see the vastness of the forest. There was a bit of ice, but nothing that impeded our climb. I had always planned to do the hike in fall, to see the colors, but this was great as well. It was a perfect day. And then there's the rock scramble-----AMAZING! I loved climbing over, under, and through the rocks. There are times you have to jump over a small gap or squeeze between rocks, but I was down for it all! I was on the trip with people who had done the hike before so that helped in a few situations where I could have gotten lost or didn't quite know how to get over a rock. Once we finally made it to the actual peak, the view was amazing! The entire hike was awesome! Some of the rock placements, like, how does a rock just sit in a certain spot, have you wondering HOW. It's that 'Awe' factor. We had some slower hikers and we didn't want to leave anybody behind. So, that brought us to the point where we were coming down in the dark. Luckily, I had my head lamp and so did many others. A quick note to be prepared for anything. Those worst case scenarios are possible. It's a GREAT hike and I'll definitely do it again with ONLY seasoned hikers.

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    Old Rag Mountain - The views are awesome!

    The views are awesome!

    Old Rag Mountain
    Old Rag Mountain

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    Seven Bends State Park - River

    Seven Bends State Park

    4.8(5 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    While the park is not far from the highway, it doesn't feel that way at all. Going to the main…read moreparking lot requires a drive over some gravel roads and across a one-lane bridge past a vineyard, eventually leading to some facilities and a self-pay station. The park is riverside, but trails lead up a considerable grade, and I was huffing and puffing well before exhausting what was available. It was a quiet space with dynamic flora. The views aren't what you get on top of the mountain range, but it's a different kind of pleasure.

    Seven Bends is a good small state park. The park is located a few minutes from the town of…read moreWoodstock. Apparently there are two entrances to the park but you'd have to drive out of the park to get to the other side. We entered in the Hollingsworth Road park entrance. To get to this side of the state park, you drive on a one lane gravel road with some pot holes and inclines that might be tricky if your car is low to the ground. We visited on a Saturday morning and it was pretty empty. The day we visited there was a park ranger with a trailer that contained merchandise, but she said they only come every other weekend. The park has a bathroom, but no permanent visitors center. The cost to park at the park is $5, unless you have the state park pass. The park had a really cool children's area. It had different activities like a rope bridge, slide, wood balance beam with signs about different nature related information. The park also had kayak launches. There were some trails we walked along by the river. My favorite part was right outside the entrance to the park, there is a swinging bridge you can walk over. Definitely recommend trying that on your way out.

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    Seven Bends State Park
    Seven Bends State Park
    Seven Bends State Park

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    Shenandoah River State Park - Red Tail Ridge Trail view

    Shenandoah River State Park

    4.5(55 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    Often times, the national parks get the best territory and the states get leftovers. However, the…read moreShenandoah River State Park, down the mountain from well known Skyline Drive and its accompanying federal parkland, is by no means inferior. A rural drive leads to a visitor center, trails, an overlook, river access, and campgrounds. I had time for only a brief visit, but the views were majestic. It would be an excellent place to return for a hike. As with most of Virginia's state parks, there is a modest entrance fee, but I'm sure it's well worth it.

    I travel and stay at a lot of parks during the course of the year, and I have only repeated a few…read moreof them. This location is incredible, rich with things to do, views to see, and adventures to have with enough time. The cabins are gorgeous, fair warning that there is no television, but honestly who cares?! I had great phone signal which almost never happens on these excursions, and I loved making a fire in my fireplace and sitting on the porch with coffee for sunrise, which I could see from Cabin 11. This cabin also was at the end and felt private, even though I could see my neighbors (who had set up Christmas lights! How fun!) There's also a wonderful hiking trail right by these cabins, 10 and 11, the Red Tail Ridge, that was semi-short (2.5 miles or so if desired to create a loop with Big Oak) and had views of the river and Shenandoah valley below!

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    Shenandoah River State Park - Night time setup at campsite

    Night time setup at campsite

    Shenandoah River State Park - Trail is easy to walk and well marked

    Trail is easy to walk and well marked

    Shenandoah River State Park - Scenic Overlook Red Tail Ridge

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    Scenic Overlook Red Tail Ridge

    Signal Knob Hike - My toe!    #^*#% Rocks!!

    Signal Knob Hike

    4.8(5 reviews)
    10.1 mi

    11 years later, Saturday June 25th I finally came back to finish what I started…read more . Let me say, I hike a lot! I don't mind 10 miles flat or up and down. This trail however, was brutal! Rocks, boulders and more rocks. That was my trail path. It takes more time and more energy. Know this* My foot hit the path at 1pm. I got in my car for home at 7:39pm. Not bad considering the situation, but tbh, I didn't think I was going to make it. It was exhausting but great part is, it's a round trip. Not one way, turn around and go back. Start out on Massanutten trail to reach the TV station (hence Signal knob) then return to parking on the Tuscarora trail. So silent, unlike the A.T and NPS in the area. The Tuscarora is more wild and silent. How I feel about it, anyway. . I need a badge for hiking this for real. You know how you get tired and you don't pick your feet up high enough you stub your feet on the rocks? Well with the trail being nothing but rocks, my toe is feeling it. Check my toe pic. I literally started cursing the trail everytime I stubbed my toe. Such an adventure!!! I love to hate it.

    One of my new favorite local hikes - this 10.5 mile loop is a great workout and only 1.5 hours from…read moreDC. This trail also has more than its fair share of gorgeous vistas. In the first few miles, you'll climb over 2,000 feet and be rewarded by a view of the surrounding mountains. The valley below acts as a fog basin some mornings, making for a beautiful sight. The Fort Valley overlook comes a bit later. This one is great in the fall and winter, but offers less of a view when the leaves are out. When you reach Signal Knob, there is a panoramic view of Strasburg. This area is more developed, but still picturesque and a perfect lunch spot. Be careful when hiking this trail after a storm. The ascent is narrow, steep, and rocky at points - icy or wet rocks add to the difficulty factor. Solid shoes and sure feet are a plus! After all that hard work, you probably need some fresh apple cinnamon donuts. Happily, that's easy to accomplish. On your way back to DC, stop at exit 13 and pick some up from the Apple House.

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    Signal Knob Hike - Looking from Signal Knob to Buzzard Rock N.

    Looking from Signal Knob to Buzzard Rock N.

    Signal Knob Hike - Fort Valley Overlook.

    Fort Valley Overlook.

    Signal Knob Hike - My path! Boulders!

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    My path! Boulders!

    Little Stony Man Trailhead - Fog rolling in

    Little Stony Man Trailhead

    4.5(11 reviews)
    29.0 mi

    Oct, 2025. The Stony Man summit (elevation 4,003') is accessible via multiple hiking routes in…read moreShenandoah National Park. My husband and I parked at the lot at mile marker 41.7 on Skyline Drive; the trailhead and an informational sign are easy to access, just off the parking lot. This is a lollipop trail that is rated moderate in AllTrails. My watch recorded a total of 1.8 miles total with an elevation gain of 338'. This is a well-maintained, uphill-climbing trail that leads to overviews with beautiful views. Some quick, random notes: *Once you reach the circular part of the lollipop, the trail to the right is rocky; the path to the left is smoother. You can elect to take one up, and the other down. *We visited in mid-October during leaf-peeping season. The parking lot and the trails near Stony Man were very crowded mid-day. *As you approach the summit, most hikers go to the rocky overview on the right, where there are sweeping views of the valley below. Note, however, that there is another very nice, and smoother rock, overview just five minutes back, just off the main trail. *Shenandoah National Park charges an admission fee.

    Amazing trail. We started off at the Stony Man trailhead and up to the summit. Early April so it…read morewas not buggy. The trails were pretty rocky so it could classify as a easy hike but for some it could be moderate. Know your limits. Take breaks. On our descent it was rainy and the rocks became slippery. We took the horse trail back to the parking lot and that was less rocky and slippery. The views from the summit were incredible. Definitely worth the climb!

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    Little Stony Man Trailhead
    Little Stony Man Trailhead - Foggy hike

    Foggy hike

    Little Stony Man Trailhead

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    Woodstock Tower - localflavor - Updated July 2026

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