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Skyline
02-17-2005, 15:39
The opening and closing dates for various facilities in Shenandoah National Park have been released:

http://www.hypernews.org/HyperNews/get/trails/PATC/5432.html

jlb2012
02-18-2005, 03:30
The opening and closing dates for various facilities in Shenandoah National Park have been released:

http://www.hypernews.org/HyperNews/get/trails/PATC/5432.html

Since the posting over on the PATC forum is due to disappear in a few weeks here is a copy of the text:



SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK FACILITY OPENING and CLOSING DATES FOR 2005

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center: (Open) April 16*, (Close) Nov 27, 5:00 pm

Elkwallow Wayside: March 25 > Oct 30, 5:30 pm

Mathews Arm Campground: May 27 > Oct 30, Noon

Skyland Resort: March 24 > Nov 27, Noon

Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center: April 2* > Nov 27, 5:00 pm

Big Meadows Lodge: April 28 > Nov 6, Noon

Big Meadows Wayside: March 25 > Nov 27, 5:30 pm

Big Meadows Campground: March 25 > Nov 27, Noon

Big Meadows Shower/Laundry: March 25 > Nov 27, Noon

Lewis Mountain Cabins: April 29 > Oct 30, Noon

Lewis Mountain Campstore: April 29 > Oct 30, Noon

Lewis Mountain Campground: April 29 > Oct 30, Noon

Dundo Campground: April 15 > Oct 30, Noon

Loft Mountain Wayside: May 6 > Oct 30, 5:30 pm

Loft Mountain Campstore: May 20 > Oct 30, Noon

Loft Mountain Shower/Laundry: May 20 > Oct 30, Noon

Loft Mountain Campground: May 20 > Oct 30, Noon

Loft Mountain Information Center: Closed > Closed

VISITOR CENTERS

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, Mile 4.6: *Saturday, April 16 – May 28 – Open Thursday through Monday

Sunday, May 29 – October 29 – Open seven days a week

Sunday, October 30 – November 27 – TO BE DETERMINED

Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center, Milepost 51: *Saturday, April 2 – October 29 – Open seven days a week

Sunday, October 30 – November 27 – TO BE DETERMINED

Big Meadows Campground will open on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday, March 25. Sites will be available under the reservation system beginning Tuesday, May 10, through Monday, October 31. Big Meadows Campground will revert to first-come, first-served from November 1 through November 27, 2005.

chknfngrs
02-18-2005, 08:08
me and the missus are planning a trip out this weekend and were headed towards SNP. We're thinking now of heading over to Signal Knob area, Elizabeth Furnace instead. I was wondering what SNP schedule was. Thanks!

BlackCloud
02-18-2005, 14:20
Is it just me or did certain facilities like Big Meadows open up in early to mid March in the not-so-distant past (like a year or two ago):eek:

Skyline
02-18-2005, 22:13
Is it just me or did certain facilities like Big Meadows open up in early to mid March in the not-so-distant past (like a year or two ago):eek:

Skyland Lodge and Big Meadows Wayside are typically the first to open--in late March or early April. I can't recall them opening any earlier in the past 12+ years anyway.

Some SNP old-timers tell me Big Meadows Wayside, plus a few cabins, used to be open all winter. And also that the Park tried to keep the Skyline Drive open even during snow/ice, limited to those with chains or studded tires. Those must have been the days!