Established in 1935, the park encompasses a narrow portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.
The most recognizable feature in the park is known as Skyline Drive which is 105 miles in length and runs mostly along the ridge of the mountains. With over 75 scenic overlooks, it is not hard to understand why the speed limit on the road is only 35 miles an hour allowing for plenty of safe viewing (of course the winding course of the road also adds to the enjoyment).
Hawksbill Mountain is touted as the highest peak in the park with an elevation of 4,051 feet. While many partake of the excellent scenery around the aforementioned Skyline Drive, visitors should also note that nearly 40% of the park is designated wilderness affording a greater level of protection to it from commercial interests.
A number of waterfalls are located in the parks with the tallest being Overall Run with a height of 93 feet. Unfortunately, it takes a 6.5 mile roundtrip hike to reach a viewing place for the falls. The 70 foot Dark Hallow Falls are much closer to Skyline Drive with a 1.4 mile roundtrip hike, and as such it gets the largest number of spectators.
The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to the Glacial Drumlin trail office in Lake Mills, of the Wisconsin DNR. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at: http://www.wi-geocaching.com/hiding