Outdoor Adventure Day

An active day pairing a summit hike in Shenandoah National Park with a reserved Shenandoah River trip.

Full day
Best for · Couples, Groups Season · Fall, Spring, Summer

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This active day pairs a summit hike in Shenandoah National Park with a reserved Shenandoah River trip. Check park conditions, weather, river conditions, and outfitter requirements before committing to the sequence.

Leave enough time between the hike and your river check-in to eat, pick up picnic provisions, and travel from Skyline Drive to the outfitter.

Morning About 1 hour 15 minutes
Rocky Shenandoah mountain summit beneath a partly cloudy sky

Hawksbill Summit Trail

A summit hike to the highest point in Shenandoah National Park.

Afternoon 2–6+ hours depending on the trip
Group rafting on the Shenandoah River

Shenandoah River Outfitters

Reserve the specific river trip you want rather than planning around one standard duration.

After the river trip, choose a restaurant that is open in Luray or elsewhere in Page County. Takeout may be the simplest option after a full day outdoors.

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