Dog Friendly Hikes near Baltimore Introduction < 1 hr from Balto. Soldier's Delight NEA Gunpowder Falls SP Oregon Ridge Patapsco Valley SP 1-2 hrs from Balto. Catoctin Mtn. NP Sugarloaf Mtn. 2-3 hrs from Balto. Shenandoah NP

Location: Front Royal, VA Contact: 3655 U.S. Hwy. 211 E Luray, Virginia 22835-9036 (540)999-3500 (Information) Dist. From Balto.: 90 miles Dog Trails: Most Flora and Fauna: There is a wide variety of plant and animal life in SNP. Whitetail deer are extremely common. There are also a number of black bear in the park, although they are relatively shy. Each season has something new to offer. In spring look for early wildflowers and flowering shrubs like rhododendron and mountain laurel. Fall is also a very colorful time of year as the changing leaves put on an impressive show. Fall is also a good time to observe bird migrations. Several areas of the park offer excellent birdwatching opportunities See the slide show for some pictures from SNP. General Info.: SNP has 4 entrances. All connect to Skyline Drive, which is the road that travels the length of the park. The entrances are: Front Royal (mile post 0) Thorton Gap - US 211 (mile post 31.5) Swift Run - US 33 (mile post 65.5) Rockfish - I64 (mile post 105) Special Notes: Fall is one of the most popular times of the year in SNP and Skyline Drive can become very crowded. Since many tourists enter at the northern end of the park (Front Royal) it may be less crowded to enter at one of the other entrances. Better yet, enter from the southern entrance and work your way North. Further info: Shenandoah NP official Web Page Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Short Hikes in Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah Natural History Association, Pub. 1994 (Reprinted 1995) Circuit Hikes in Shenandoah National Park Potomac Appalachian Trail Club 13th Edition (1990)

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