If you are visiting Shenandoah National Park, you willĀ become very familiar with the parkās mile markers.Ā Whether youāre taking a Skyline Drive road trip, planning accommodations, deciding which overlooks to stop off, determining the best Skyline Drive entrances,Ā or looking for hike trailheads, you will need to know where they are.Ā And they way you will know this is by what mile marker they are on the Skyline Drive.
So, what are all the major locations along Skyline Drive and where are they in the park? Thatās what this guide will tell you.Ā
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What is a Mile Marker?Ā
The full Skyline Drive length is 105 miles. Every mile along the scenic road in Shenandoah National Park is marked with a small sign post.Ā The posts are on the right as you head south or the left as you drive northwards.Ā The numbers start at 0 the north entrance to Shenandoah and end at 105 at the south entrance.Ā Ā
All of the major points of interest are indicated by which mile they are along the length of the park on Skyline Drive.Ā
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The Mile Markers in Shenandoah National ParkĀ
Here are all the mile markers for the scenic overlooks, major trailheads,Ā Skyline Drive restrooms, Skyline Drive parking areas, Shenandoah accommodations, park entrances, and other points of interest on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park:Ā
0.6 ā Front Royal Entrance Station Ā
2.8 ā Shenandoah Valley Overlook ā Elev. 1390Ā
4.6 ā Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Picnic Grounds Ā
5.5 ā Signal Knob Overlook ā Elev. 2090Ā
6.8 ā Gooney Run Overlook ā Elev. 2085Ā
7.3 ā Gooney Manor Overlook ā Elev. 1920Ā
9.2 ā Lands Run Parking Ā
10.4 ā Compton GapĀ
10.5 ā Indian Run Overlook ā Elev. 2400Ā
12.4 ā Jenkins Gap Overlook ā Elev. 2355Ā
13.7 ā Hogwallow Flats Overlook ā Elev. 2665Ā
14.9 ā Browntown Valley Overlook ā Elev. 2890Ā
15.9 ā Mt. Marshall Parking Ā
17.2 ā Range View Overlook ā Elev. 2810Ā
17.6 ā Gravel Springs Parking Ā
18.4 ā Gimlet Ridge Overlook ā Elev. 2675Ā
19.0 ā Mount Marshall Overlook ā Elev. 2850Ā
19.4 ā Keyser Run Parking Ā
19.8 ā Little Hogback Overlook ā Elev. 3035 Ā
20.2 ā Little Devilās Stairs Overlook ā Elev. 3120Ā
21.0 ā Hogback Overlook ā Elev. 3385Ā
21.1 ā Overall Run (Tuscarora) Parking Ā
21.6 ā Rattlesnake Point Overlook ā Elev. 3105Ā
21.9 ā Mathews Arm Campground Ā
22.2 ā Piney River Ranger StationĀ
24.0 ā Elkwallow Wayside & Picnic Area Ā
26.4 ā Jeremyās Run Overlook ā Elev. 2410Ā
27.6 ā Thornton Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 2460Ā
28.4 ā Beahms Gap Overlook ā Elev. 2485Ā
30.1 ā Pass Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 2460Ā
31.3 ā Thorton Gap Entrance Station Ā
31.4 ā Panorama (Upper Parking) Ā
32.0 ā Maryās Rock Tunnel Ā
32.2 ā Tunnel Parking and Overlook ā Elev. 2840Ā
32.8 ā Buck Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 2710Ā
33.0 ā Hazel Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 2770 Ā
33.4 ā Meadow Spring Parking Ā
35.0 ā Pinnacles Overlook ā Elev. 3320Ā
36.4 ā Jewell Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 3320Ā
36.6 ā Pinnacles Picnic GroundsĀ
37.8 ā Corbin Cabin Parking Ā
38.5 ā Stonyman Overlook ā Elev. 3100Ā
39.0 ā Little Stonyman Trailhead Ā
39.7 ā Hemlock Springs Overlook ā Elev. 3380Ā
40.4 ā Thorofare Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 3595Ā
41.7 ā Skyland Resort Upper Loop (North Entrance) Ā
42.4 ā Whiteoak Canyon Parking Ā
42.5 ā Skyland Resort Lower Loop (South Entrance)Ā
43.0 āĀ Limberlost ParkingĀ
43.2 ā Timber Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 3360Ā
44.0 ā Crescent Rock Overlook ā Elev. 3550Ā
45.5 ā Hawksbill Gap Trailhead Ā
46.4 ā Old Rag View Overlook ā Elev. 3585Ā
46.5 ā Upper Hawksbill Trailhead Ā
48.0 ā Spitler Knoll Overlook ā Elev. 3285Ā
49.0 ā Franklin Cliffs Overlook ā Elev. 3285Ā
49.3 ā Fishers Gap Overlook ā Elev. 3070Ā
50.4 ā Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead Ā
51.2 ā Big Meadows / Byrd Visitor Center Ā
51.2 ā Big Meadows Wayside Ā
51.3 ā Rapidan Fire Road Parking Ā
51.4 ā Parking for Lewis Falls TrailĀ
51.5 ā Tanners Ridge Overlook ā Elev. 3465Ā
52.4 ā Milam Gap Ā
52.9 ā Naked Creek Overlook ā Elev. 3250Ā
54.5 ā Hazeltop Ridge Overlook ā Elev. 3265Ā
54.8 ā Bootens Gap Parking Ā
55.3 ā The Point Overlook ā Elev. 3235Ā
56.4 ā Bearfence TrailheadĀ
57.5 ā Lewis Mountain Area (Cabins & Camping)
58.8 ā The Oaks Overlook ā Elev. 3125Ā
60.9 ā Baldface Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 3325Ā
62.4 ā South River Overlook ā Elev. 2950Ā
63.0 ā South River Picnic AreaĀ
64.1 ā Hensley Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 2560Ā
64.9 ā Hensley Ridge Parking Ā
65.5 ā Swift Run Gap Entrance Station Ā
66.3 ā Hightop ParkingĀ
67.2 ā Swift Run Overlook ā Elev. 2715Ā
67.8 ā Sandy Bottom Overlook ā Elev. 2700Ā
68.3 ā Smith Roach Gap Parking Ā
68.9 ā Bacon Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 2450Ā
70.6 ā Eaton Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 2500Ā
71.2 ā Rocky Mount Overlook ā Elev. 2450Ā
72.2 ā Beldor Hollow Overlook ā Elev. 2345Ā
72.8 ā Simmons Gap Ranger Station Ā
74.4 ā Loft Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 2450Ā
75.2 ā Pinefield Gap Parking Ā
76.4 ā Two Mile Run Overlook ā Elev. 2770Ā
76.9 ā Brown Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 2840Ā
77.6 ā Ivy Creek Overlook ā Elev. 2885Ā
78.2 ā Rockytop Overlook ā Elev. 2860Ā
80.0 ā Loft Mountain Wayside & CampgroundĀ Ā
80.8 ā Big Run Overlook ā Elev. 2860Ā
81.1 ā Doyles River Parking Ā
81.2 ā Big Run Parking Ā
81.9 ā Doyles River Overlook ā Elev. 2870Ā
82.6 ā Browns Gap Parking Ā
83.7 ā Dundo Overlook ā Elev. 2765Ā
84.1 ā Jones Run Parking Ā
84.4 ā Blackrock Area Parking Ā
84.8 ā Blackrock SummitĀ
87.0 ā Trayfoot Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 2575Ā
87.1 ā Blackrock Gap Parking Ā
88.2 ā Horsehead Overlook ā Elev. 2580Ā
90.0 ā Riprap Trail ParkingĀ Ā
91.4 ā Riprap Overlook Elev. 2920Ā
92.0 ā Moormans River Overlook ā Elev. 2975Ā
92.1 ā Wildcat Ridge ParkingĀ
92.6 ā Crimora Lake Overlook ā Elev. 2975Ā
93.7 ā Turk Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 2715Ā
94.0 ā Turk Gap Parking Ā
95.3 ā Sawmill Run Overlook ā Elev. 2210Ā
95.5 ā Beagle Gap Parking Ā
95.8 ā Sawmill Ridge Overlook ā Elev. 2210Ā
96.4 ā Jarman Gap Parking Ā
98.9 ā Calf Mountain Overlook ā Elev. 2485Ā
99.5 ā Beagle Gap Overlook ā Elev. 2490Ā
102.5 ā McCormick Gap Overlook ā Elev. 2455Ā
104.5 ā Turnout/RFES Employee Parking
105.5 ā Rockfish Gap Entrance StationĀ Ā

Skyline Drive Important HighlightsĀ
0.6 ā Front Royal Entrance StationĀ
The northern entrance to Skyline Drive and the official beginning of Skyline Drive.Ā Access via routes 66 and 340.Ā Ā
4.6 Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Picnic GroundsĀ
Information, exhibits, store, ranger talks, restrooms, water, picnic area, access to Dickey Trail.Ā
24.0 ā Elkwallow Wayside & Picnic AreaĀ
Restrooms, picnic area, camp store and gifts, takeout food and snack bar, water, phone.Ā
31.3 ā Thorton Gap Entrance StationĀ
Access via route 211Ā
31.4 ā PanoramaĀ Ā
Information, restrooms, phone, access to Appalachian Trail and other hiking trails.
41.7 / 42.5 ā Skyland ResortĀ
Lodging, restaurant, bar/ taproom, giftshop, horseback riding, access to trails, restrooms, electric car charger, ranger-led programs, historic sites, conference room, phone.Ā
51.2 ā Big MeadowsĀ
Byrd Visitor Center, lodging, wayside café, restaurant, bar/ taproom, giftshop, National Park Service store, information, restrooms, ranger-led programs, access to trails, campground, phone, gas station, picnic area.
57.5 ā Lewis Mountain AreaĀ Ā
Rustic cabins, campground, picnic area, ranger-led programs, camp store, showers, phone, access to Appalachian Trail and other trails.
65.5 ā Swift Run Gap Entrance StationĀ
Access via route 33.Ā
80.0 ā Loft Mountain Wayside & CampgroundĀ
Food, water, restrooms, gift store, campground, picnic area, ranger-led programs, seasonal information, laundry, showers, access to trails, trailer disposal station.Ā
105.5 ā Rockfish Gap Entrance StationĀ
The southern entrance to Skyline Drive,Ā the official beginning of Skyline Drive and the start of Blue Ridge Parkway. Access via routes 64 and 250. Ā

More Planning Resources for Shenandoah National Park
ā Shenandoah National Park Guide
ā Planning A Trip to Shenandoah National Park: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
ā 25 Best Overlooks On Skyline Drive
ā 10 Tips For Visiting Shenandoah National Park
ā Best Things To Do in Shenandoah National Park
ā The Best Waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park
ā Best Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
ā How To Get to Shenandoah National Park
ā All The Airports Near Shenandoah National Park
ā The Closest Airport to Shenandoah National Park
ā Best Time to Visit Shenandoah National Park
ā Visiting Shenandoah National Park: What To Expect Throughout the Year
ā 10 Fun Facts About Shenandoah National Park
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