Skyline Drive Picnic & Cruise

August 23, 2025

Our annual visit to Shenandoah this year will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 and take a classic route, entering the park at Thornton Gap and driving south on Skyline Drive through its famous tunnel. First stop will be at Stony Man Mountain Overlook for a group photo. We’ll then proceed further south to Big Meadows Picnic Area for lunch. After lunch we’ll head back on the same route north proceeding all the way to Dickey’s Ridge Visitor Center.

Additional Details/FAQs

  • Cruise Start Time - 10:00am

  • Cruise Start Location - 18179 Lee Hwy, Amissville, VA 20106

Fuel/snacks are available at the starting location. Cruise has restroom stops at the start, mid-point, and finish of the cruise. In order to enter Shenandoah National Park you MUST purchase an entrance pass, which we recommend you purchase online in advance.