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Sand Cave & White Rocks Travel Guide

  • SR 724,
  • Ewing,
  • VA
  • USA

Sand Cave and White Rocks are two of the most popular hiking destinations in Virginia. Located in the George Washington National Forest, these two trails offer stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Appalachian Mountains.

Sand Cave is a moderate hike that is about 1.5 miles long round trip. The trailhead is located off of Skyline Drive near mile marker 99. The trail winds through a forest of tall pines and rhododendron before reaching the cave. The cave itself is a large sandstone formation that is about 50 feet wide and 30 feet tall.

White Rocks is a more difficult hike that is about 4 miles long round trip. The trailhead is located off of Skyline Drive near mile marker 105. The trail climbs up a steep hillside before reaching the White Rocks overlook. This overlook offers stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Appalachian Mountains.

Inside the Sand Cave in Virginia.
Rocky crag on White Rocks Mountain in Virginia.
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Experience Overview

Average Weather

Spring
30 °
Summer
50 °
Fall
30 °
Winter
0 °

Adventure Type

Backcountry Camping, Campground, Hike, Tent Camping, Trail

Activities

Bird watching, Hiking, Walking, Wildlife watching, Point of Interest, Observation Point

Natural Features

Cave, Cliff, Waterfall, Mountains, Rock Formation

Views

Overlook, Water

Terrain

Dirt, Flat, Forest, Grassy, Mountain, Rocky, Sandy, Steep

Traffic

Average, Heavy, Seasonal

Access Difficulty

Moderate

Elevation

3067 ft

Location

Cost & Fees

  • Per Car $0
  • Per Person $0
  • Per Night
  • Parking $0

Contact

Always consult the official website for the most current information.

Must-Know Facts

Amenities

  • Parking: Gravel lot, Limited, Arrive early, Free
  • Restrooms: Yes, Men's, Women's, Separate Building
  • Potable Water: No
  • Other: Picnic table, Trash, Grill, Picnic Shelter

Rules & Regulations

  • Leave No Trace, Pack-in, pack-out, no loud music, no food vendors, no smoking, no open flames, no balloons, no rice/birdseed/confetti/streamers/fake petals
  • Fires: Unknown
  • Accessibility: Walk to site
  • Dogs: Yes, with leash
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Hours

Dusk to dawn

Reservations

Not needed, First-come-first serve

Best Time to go

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Peak Season

April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Off Season

January, February, March, November, December

What's near Sand Cave & White Rocks?

Accommodations

Air BnB, Bed & Breakfast, Cabins, Camping, Farmhouse, Hotel, RV Site, Tent Camping

Necessities

Gas, Groceries, Hospital, Pharmacy, Dining

Attractions

Art gallery, Museum, National park, Natural wonder, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping, Theme park, Visitor Center, Spa

Transportation

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