Stony Man Trail
The hike to Stony Man Lookout at Shenandoah National Park near Luray Virginia is a relatively easy hike that can be done as an out-and-back or a lollipop loop. I hiked it as a lollipop.Parking:
This hike is located in the Central District of Skyline Drive's Shenandoah National Park at mile 41.7 near the Skyland Resort, at the coordinates provided. The parking area is large and although I had it all to myself in the early morning, but I assume this trail does get busy.
Pets:
As of July 2024, signage indicated no pets allowed.
Hike:
There is a trail kiosk visible from the parking area and the trail starts off being blazed light blue and white for the Appalachian Trail.
(.4 mile) The trail will split from the AT at the concrete AT pillar with Stony Man Trail continuing straight with the blue blazes.
(.48 mile) Stony Man will split into the loop, I headed left to hike this portion counter-clockwise.
(.65 mile) The trail will come to a sign and the trail goes out a short distance to a rock outcropping and a spectacular view (or at least I assume, I was mostly fogged in but did get some brief moments of a view).
Once you are finished enjoying the view and exploring the rock outcropping, you can retrace your steps back to the loop and continue your hike completing the loop or going the same route back to the parking area.
