Free Entrance

Shenandoah National Park Virginia

Accessibility A wooden bench offers a resting place among pink and white mountain laurel blossoms on the Limberlost Trail. The Limberlost Trail with mountain laurels in spectacular bloom. Most facilities and services in the park are accessible or accessible with assistance. Restrooms and Buildings Most are accessible or accessible with assistance. Lodging Accessible overnight lodging is available at Lewis Mountain, Skyland Resort, and Big Meadows Lodge. Picnic Grounds and Campgrounds Accessible sites are available at all park picnic grounds and campgrounds. Accessible shower and laundry facilities are available at Big Meadows, Lewis Mountain, and Loft Mountain campgrounds. Restrooms at picnic grounds are accessible or accessible with assistance. Ranger Programs Many of Shenandoah's ranger-led programs are accessible, including the van tour to President Herbert Hoover's historic summer retreat, Rapidan Camp. Limberlost Trail Limberlost Trail (milepost 43) is a circuit hike of 1.3 miles. It passes through forest and a stand of mountain laurel--stunningly beautiful when in blooms in June--and across a boardwalk and bridge. Limberlost Trail is now fully accessible. Since 1996, several organizations have donated labor, equipment, supplies, and funding to help Shenandoah staff make the trail accessible. Recently, Park staff and volunteers adjusted the grade and added benches and over 20 resting areas. Accessibility Information for Limberlost: Length: 2338.3 yards/2138.1 meters Surface Type: primarily crushed greenstone Typical Tread Width: 5 feet/1.5 meters Minimum Tread Width: 2.7 feet/.8 meters Typical Running Slope: 3.5% Maximum Running Slope: 10.3% Typical Cross Slope: 1.6% Maximum Cross Slope 5.0% * Entrance fees are free with America the Beautiful Pass. Pass may be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using the application form. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free). Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship