Shenandoah NP N or S and N end Question

[Coffee]

I've done both the AT from Compton Gap to 522 and the Dickey Ridge and I prefer Dickey Ridge even though it is longer. It is a more pleasant hike IMO.

[Skyline]

I've done both the AT from Compton Gap to 522 and the Dickey Ridge and I prefer Dickey Ridge even though it is longer. It is a more pleasant hike IMO.

Agree. A nice woods hike. Relatively easy. The best things about the AT option are the one viewpoint at Possum's Rest just outside the SNP boundary and the shelter (Floyd Wayside). Otherwise the DRT is better and has some decent diversions (visitor center, Snead Farm Loop Trail, Fox Hollow Trail).