Crisman Hollow Road is a roughly 10-mile gravel road through the George Washington National Forest, free to drive, leaving US-211 west of Luray. It connects four trailheads — including Duncan Knob and Strickler Knob — plus a paved, accessible overlook, all on one road about fifteen minutes from town. Dogs are permitted.

For anyone who doesn’t want to pay the Skyline Drive entrance fee or sit in its traffic, this is the practical alternative for the same kind of mountain access. A seasonal gate near Camp Roosevelt Road can affect access at times — confirm current gate status before planning a trip that depends on driving the full road, rather than assuming it’s open year-round.