In Central Shenandoah National Park this is a hike to Rapidan Camp, the summer retreat established by President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover during his administration is located within the boundaries of Shenandoah National Park. The camp has recently been restored to its 1929 appearance and is an excellent reflection of not only its era, but also of President Hoover.

Hike is moderately difficult and is 7.4 miles long so this is a good day hike. We’ll walk along the Appalachian Trail down to Laurel Prong Trail and arrive at Rapidan Camp, stop and have lunch then return via the Mill Prong Trail.

Total hike will be 7.4 miles and about 4-5 hours.  Bring at least a liter of water, hiking boots, lunch/snacks, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and sweat rag.

https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/historyculture/rapidancamp.htm <--(There’s a nice video about the camp)

https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/RapidanCamp_RoadTrail.pdf

Meet at parking lot off Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, at Mile Marker 53.0.  Look for my 2018 burgundy Honda Ridgeline.