Are dogs allowed on Skyline Drive?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Skyline Drive but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Skyline Drive?

No, Skyline Drive does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Skyline Drive?

Skyline Drive is rated expert. It is 23.4 miles long with 5,850 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Skyline Drive suitable for kids?

Skyline Drive is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ExpertPoint to Point

Utah

Skyline Drive

Bountiful, Utah

23.4 mi

Distance

5,850 ft

Elev. Gain

9h 48m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The trail is still partially accessible if you check with the park page. This is a dirt road that goes deep into the mountain range. It is possible for off-road drivers to start from the other end. There are many hikes off of this route. You could do it as an out- and-back, but just going up Ward Canyon.

From Wikipedia

Skyline Drive is a 105-mile (169 km) National Parkway that runs the entire length of the National Park Service's Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, generally along the ridge of the mountains. The drive's northern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 340 (US 340) near Front Royal, and the southern terminus is at an interchange with US 250 near Interstate 64 (I-64) in Rockfish Gap, where the road continues south as the Blue Ridge Parkway. The road has intermediate interchanges with US 211 in Thornton Gap and US 33 in Swift Run Gap. Skyline Drive is part of Virginia State Route 48, which also includes the Virginia portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway, but this designation is not signed.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,353 ft

Max:2,777 ft

1,783 ft

2,018 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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