Fox Hollow Trail In Shenandoah National Park Features A Cemetery

There’s something about visiting a cemetery that’s undeniably moving, and at times, perhaps haunting. That seems especially true when the site is historic. When you opt for the Fox Hollow Trail in Shenandoah National Park, you’ll be lead to one such landmark in the middle of the woods. The trail itself is short but promises to be memorable, both for its beauty and the allure of the cemetery. Here’s more on this spooky little trail in Shenandoah National Park.

Fox Hollow Trail is located within the Dickey Ridge area of Shenandoah National Park, near the northern terminus outside of Front Royal.

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After you enter the park, you can stop by the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center for maps and trail overviews. The visitor’s center is just five miles from the northern entrance of the park.

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Fox Hollow Trail is a relatively easy hike, given that it’s only 1.2 miles in length and doesn’t include much elevation.

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The trail meanders through the woods, which are characteristically dense in this part of the park. To enhance your experience of the trail, be sure to pick up a self-guided booklet.

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The most unique aspect of the trail is undoubtedly the old cemetery, which is where the Fox Family has been laid to rest. Many of the tombstones date back over 100 years.

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Most of the headstones have disappeared or toppled over, but those of Lemuel Fox and Gertrude Fox are still legible.

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Views from the trail are mostly obscured by the woods, but fortunately, continuing along Skyline Drive after your brief hike will offer sweeping mountain views.

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What are your thoughts on this hike? Be sure to share with us in the comments below! For a helpful overview of the trail, click here.