Shenandoah National Park · Virginia

Skyline Drive motorcycle ride

Skyline Drive runs the length of Shenandoah National Park along the crest of the Blue Ridge, from Front Royal in the north to Rockfish Gap in the south, where it meets the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is about 105 miles of gentle curves and overlooks, with the Shenandoah Valley on one side and the Piedmont on the other.

Distance
110 mi
Riding time
3 h 35 min
Lowest
560 ft
Highest
3,700 ft
Plan this rideDownload GPX

Opens Front Royal to Rockfish Gap in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.

Is the Skyline Drive open?

Open all year, but parts close for snow, ice and fog, usually for a day or a few days at a time.

Official status: Shenandoah National Park road conditions

Highlights

  • Dozens of overlooks over the Shenandoah Valley.
  • Big Meadows and Skyland, the lodges and restaurants near the middle.
  • Continues straight onto the Blue Ridge Parkway at Rockfish Gap.

Before you ride

  • It is a national park road with an entrance fee and a low speed limit. Plan a full day, not a quick ride.
  • Deer and bears cross the road often.
  • Fuel is available at only one place inside the park. Fill up outside.

When to ride

Open all year, but parts close for snow, ice and fog in winter. October foliage is spectacular and busy.

Questions

Is the Skyline Drive open?
Open all year, but parts close for snow, ice and fog, usually for a day or a few days at a time. Today's status is posted by Shenandoah National Park road conditions.
How long is the Skyline Drive?
As MotoCurve routes it, Front Royal to Rockfish Gap is about 110 miles, roughly 3 h 35 min of riding without stops.
When can you ride the Skyline Drive?
Open all year, but parts close for snow, ice and fog in winter. October foliage is spectacular and busy.
How high does the Skyline Drive go?
The route runs between about 560 and 3,700 feet above sea level.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Skyline Drive?
Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

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