Whether it's the beautiful spring flowering of the dogwoods and rhododendrons or the warm fall colors of the broad leaved oak and hickory trees, Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia offer a multitude of hiking pleasures!

Our five day hikes begin in the historic town of Staunton, the oldest city in the Shenandoah Valley. We stay at the Frederick House in downtown Staunton, a 19th century inn consisting of five beautifully restored residences dating back to 1809.

Hiking nearby takes us to splendid spots just off the Skyline Drive. Hikes to the summit of Turk or Blackrock Mountain reward us with expansive views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains as they stretch north and south. Another day we spend below the ridge exploring the deep hollows and the many beautiful waterfalls found there. In springtime the cascades are accented by azalea and rhododendron blooms and in autumn tulip and maple trees color our path.

The last three nights of our tour will be spent enjoying the quiet beauty of The Sugar Tree Inn. On route to the inn we encounter two of the area's finest peaks, Mount Pleasant and Mount Pompey. Both rise over 4000' high and reward hikers with views across the George Washington National Forest, towards both the Shenandoah Valley and the Virginia Piedmont. At the half mile high Sugar Tree Inn, we will enjoy hearty breakfasts in the glass-walled dining rooms, looking out on wildflowers and perhaps watching a chipmunk scurry by. Should any of the evenings turn chilly, we can gather around the massive, two story high fireplace amid the two centuries-old hand-hewn beams.

The Sugar Tree serves as our base for a visit to nearby Crabtree Falls, the highest cascade of water east of the Mississippi River! The Mount Pleasant scenic area with 4000' mountains rewards hikers with views across the George Washington National Forest, towards both the Shenandoah Valley and the Virginia Piedmont. The final morning hikers can choose one last ridge top trail or perhaps a walk along the forested trails of Sheranado Lake before our final lunch and goodbye.

Trips begin with dinner on Sunday and end after hiking and lunch on Friday.

• Two very unique and beautiful inns
• Scenic Skyline Drive
• Highest waterfall in Virginia
• Civil War History
• Jefferson's home, Monticello nearby

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