Pixels and Pointers have embarked on a journey to tell the story of the past, present, & future of Shenandoah National Park and Northern Virginia. The Shenandoah 52 Hiking Project is two parts - (1) a hiking challenge and (2) filming of a DocuSeries.

Kevin Morgan

Hike #2 of the new Manassas National Battlefield Hiking Challenge. Open fields and beautiful flowers lead you to the farm and back.

Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia, preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Bull Run, also called the First Battle of Manassas, and the Second Battle of Bull Run or Second Battle of Manassas. It was also where Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson earned his nickname, "Stonewall." The battlefield park is located just south of the city of Manassas and about 30 miles from Washington, D.C. The first battle took place on July 21, 1861, and the second battle was fought on August 28-30, 1862. These were the first major battles of the war and resulted in a Confederate victory in both cases. Today, visitors to the park can see the restored battlefields, museums, and interpretive exhibits that tell the story of these important events in American history.

Manassas Battlefield

Manassas Hike #2: Stuart Hill Loop

Hike #1 of the new Manassas National Battlefield Hiking Challenge. Open fields and beautiful flowers lead you to the farm and back.

Manassas Hike #1: Battery Heights to Brawner Farms

Old Rag Fire Road at Limberlost will take you over to Skyland Trail and up to the Appalachian Trail. Maps avail. at www.pixelsandpointers.com.

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore. Take a hike on one of the many trails through the park, relax in a quiet meadow, or have a picnic lunch with a view. You can also drive the scenic Skyline Drive for stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley. No matter how you choose to spend your time in Shenandoah National Park, you're sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Shenandoah

Old Rag Fire Road to Skyland Horse Trail

Saddleback Mountain Trail is a fantastic family hike that includes a run down the Appalachian Trail. Maps avail. at www.pixelsandpointers.com.

Saddleback Mountain Loop

Big Run has it all - river, views, scenery, and more. This trek takes you down the loop and up the AT. Maps avail. at www.pixelsandpointers.com.

Big Run Loop to the Appalachian Trail

South River Falls is a beautiful hike with an 83' waterfall at the base and lush greenery along the river. Find the map and GPS file at www.snp52.com.

South River Falls

Come along with us on an enjoyable hike with overlooks, water features, and even a beaver dam. Find the map and GPS file at www.pixelsandpointers.com.

Laurel Prong Trail to Cat Knob

Big Meadows will take you to Mill Prong with a possible side trip to Camp Rapidan/Hoover Presidents Retreat. Maps avail. at www.pixelsandpointers.com.

Big Meadows to Mill Prong 

Mathews Arm to Elkwallow (with Jeremy's Run) Trail is #4 on The Shenandoah 52 Hiking Challenge (www.snp52.com) which is comprised of 23 Hiking Loops.

Jeremy's Run: Knob Mountain to Mathews Arm to Elkwallow 

One of the most scenic hikes in the park, Rose River Falls to Dark Hollow Falls (via Fishers Gap) is beautiful year-round.

Rose River Falls to Dark Hollow Falls

This Green to Gold preview joins Carrie Austin-Eheart and Tom Austin, descendants of the Wood Family on a hike to their family homesite.

Hiking to the Wood Family Homesite

Author and Anthropologist, Katrina Powell discusses the letters written by the residents relocated in the formation of Shenandoah National Park.