The start of this trail is located off of the blue and white-blazed Appalachian Trail (AT). Follow the blue-blazes for an additional 0.3 miles until you reach the final viewpoint. There is a hidden path to a less crowded lookout area to the left off the trail to the main lookout that I recommend viewing as well! The views from the top extend about 270 degrees to the west, overlooking Skyline Drive to the north and the central portion of the park to the south. Stony Man is the second highest peak in Shenandoah National Park. This is easily one of the best viewpoints in Shenandoah NP, and the effort to reward ratio is extremely low. This trail joins the Little Stony Man route, since both use the Appalachian Trail.  - Out-and-Back Trail. Turning into the north Skyland entrance from Skyline Drive the parking area will be immediately on the right. Be advised that some sites, even if still open, may have certain public facilities closed during this time. Pets are not allowed on Stony Man Trail, however, there are many trails in the Park where pets are allowed, including the Passamaquoddy Trail, Appalachain Trail, and horse trails near Stony Man. There are over 500 miles of hiking trails in Shenandoah! This popular spot for rock climbing also provides great views of the valley below. 1.6 miles Please explore responsibly! A few things worth noting: dogs are not permitted on this trail. It is classified as 'accessible' as the trail is flat and has features that would help those in a wheelchair or with other needs access the trail (boardwalk, bridge, benches). They commented on how beautiful the view was and observed multiple animals and insects. Looking to burn a few more calories? Key Info: Must pay to drive on Skyline drive to get to the trail, sadly pets not allowed, and trail is child friendly. We all enjoyed the hike and appreciated the observation of life finding a way to survive where you least expected it, tadpoles living in a small pool in the rock was unexpected. Stony Man Trail Summit – Optional. If a site is still open, maintain CDC social distancing guidelines while enjoying the outdoors. Birds to search for along the trail include common raven, red-eyed and blue-headed vireos, black-and-white and hooded warblers, scarlet tanager, eastern towhee and dark-eyed junco. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. An alternate 3 mile hike with 750 feet of elevation gain begins at the Little Stony Man parking area at mile 39.1 on Skyline Drive. Stay on the trails to avoid trampling sensitive vegetation. Parking for the trail will be on the right. The Passamaquoddy Loop is a moderate 3.4 mi/5.5 km loop. Continue left at the junction on the Appalachian Trail for another 0.2 miles until you reach Little Stony Man Cliffs. 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