Most Instagrammable Spots and Overlooks in Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is one of the best day trips NOVA (Northern Virginia) has to offer for those of us who live and work around DC. There are 76 overlooks and dozens of hiking trails in Shenandoah. Here are some of my favorites:

Here are the Most Instagrammable Spots and Overlooks in Shenandoah National Park

I’ve also created a map with EXACTLY where to I took these photographs at the end. These pins come directly from the GPS marker on my photos.

Buck Hollow Overlook

This is one of my favorite places to catch the sunset in the entire park. The mix of colors, hills, and greenery here is a fantastic combination.

Map Coordinates: 38°38'44.7"N 78°18'27.4"W

Hiking Required: No

Hazel Mountain overlook

The unique rocks, tree, and hills here make for beautiful photography. On a clear day, you can see so many smaller hills that are miles and miles away.

Map Coordinates: 38°38'35.3"N 78°18'37.0"W

Hiking Required: No

Stony Man Summit

This is the second highest peak in Shenandoah National Park with one of the best views. It’s an easy and popular hike up here, and and views are more than worth it.

As its name suggests, it’s pretty stony up here.

Map Coordinates: 38°35'54.7"N 78°22'24.9"W

Hiking Required: Yes, but it’s an easy hike.

Timber Hollow Overlook

Look at those layers of hills you can see from this overlook! Easily one of the most beautiful overlooks you can photograph in Shenandoah.

Map Coordinates: 38°34'29.3"N 78°23'02.7"W

Hiking Required: No

Big Meadows

The vast meadows in Shenandoah is truly very Instagrammable. I came here during fall foliage so the meadows were pretty red, but it’s also very popular year-around and I’ve heard many people take their engagement photos here!

Map Coordinates: 38°31'03.9"N 78°26'07.0"W

Hiking Required: No

Dark Hollow Falls

An easy hike for stunning views of waterfalls. The park ranger warned us that it was a moderate hike and slippery… it wasn’t nearly as bad as it sounded.

Map Coordinates: 38°31'08.5"N 78°25'22.4"W

Hiking Required: Yes

Hawksbill Summit

This is the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park and well worth the short and easy hike. Views are stunning, although this may not be the best spot to photograph fall foliage.

Map Coordinates: 38°33'19.0"N 78°23'43.9"W

Hiking Required: Yes

Hemlock Springs Overlook

This overlook offers a great view of Shenandoah’s greenery. Worth a visit!

Map Coordinates: 38°35'49.5"N 78°21'45.4"W

Hiking Required: No

Map of the Most Instagrammable Overlooks in Shenandoah National Park

Here’s a map of exactly where you can get the best Instagram photos in Shenandoah for your next trip. In order to use it, just open it on your phone and these pins should show up when you get to the island.

My most instagrammable maps include photos and a description at each pin so you know what you’re heading to.

You can also save and customize my maps for your own trip planning! Just click on the ‘view larger’ rectangle on the right hand corner -> copy map, and now you have a copy that you can customize to your interests during your visit!

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