Skyline Drive

Planning to drive the Skyline Drive to Luray to visit caverns from Staunton. Would it be better to drive Skyline in morning to Luray or drive interstate to Luray and skyline drive to Staunton in afternoon? Any help is appreciated!

Skyline Drive

I would prefer to make the drive from Luray to Staunton via Skyline Drive (ends at Waynesboro) in the afternoon. The reasons are....traveling south, most scenic overlooks are on your right making it easier and safer to pull in %26amp; out; depending on what time you travel, you may get to see the sunset (of course the may also get some sun in your eyes); deer are usually plentiful along the Drive, especially dawn and dusk hours so you%26#39;ll get to enjoy them just use caution around corners and if you see one, more are likely nearby. When you enter the Park, ask for the map/brochure so you%26#39;ll know what to expect during your 74 mile trip (from about milepost 31 at Thornton Gap entrance to mp105 Rockfish Gap entrance). The advantage of traveling Skyline Drive during the morning is that there would probably be less ';traffic'; compared to the afternoon. The speed limit is 35 mph, and keep the SNP information number handy, 540 999-3500. It%26#39;s a beautiful drive anytime of the day, enjoy it.

Happy trails

Skyline Drive

Thank you. That is exactly the info I was looking for.

another thing if you pick up the audio CD tour of the Skyline Drive it runs north to south only