A truly extraordinary ride, this route climbs through the Shenandoah National Park on the Skyline Drive from the Swift Run Gap entrance for 24 miles before turning around at the Skyland Wayside and heading back. Skyland is the highest point on the Skyline Drive; you are guaranteed to get your fill of scenic mountaintop overlooks. Don’t miss it.
Stores: Mile 24 (Skyland Wayside)
Route page: Swift Run Gap – Skyland
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Will be there on the half-bike.
I will be there!
My wife gave me a friendly reminder that 4 months ago we agreed to go to a weeding tomorrow at 2:00 pm. The conversation ended with “Do what you want to do” we all know what that means… I will not be able to ride tomorrow. Hopefully I will be able to ride on Sunday (And maybe a little solo ride on Saturday)If anybody would like to use my season pass, let me know and we can meet at some place on town.
Why not do both, Miguel? Your CBC jersey is sure to be a hit at the wedding.
You’re a good man, Miguel!
Be careful sharing or using the park passes. The last couple of times Chris and I have biked on Skyline Drive, the ranger has asked for ID with the pass.
I’ll be there. First time. Looking forward to the ride.
Looking forward to Miguel towing me up to the lookout. Let’s hope for clear blue skies.
I will be here. Where is the parking? inside or outside the park? I have the year pass so I can cycling in with 3 more riders.
Parallel parking is available just after passing through the fee station. If that’s full, there’s additional parallel parking on Skyline (to the left and right) about 100 yards further up. Thanks for bringing a pass. Last year, I think the fee station was still unmanned as folks arrived, so we didn’t confront the issue of people entering by cars rather than bikes.
Thanks! I will be there.