There’s something about visiting a cemetery that’s undeniably moving, and at times, perhaps haunting. That seems especially true when the site is historic. When you opt for the Fox Hollow Trail in Shenandoah National Park, you’ll be lead to one such landmark in the middle of the woods. The trail itself is short but promises to be memorable, both for its beauty and the allure of the cemetery. Here’s more on this spooky little trail in Shenandoah National Park.

Fox Hollow Trail is located within the Dickey Ridge area of Shenandoah National Park, near the northern terminus outside of Front Royal.
Christopher Boyce / AllTrails
After you enter the park, you can stop by the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center for maps and trail overviews. The visitor's center is just five miles from the northern entrance of the park.
Justin P / AllTrails
Fox Hollow Trail is a relatively easy hike, given that it's only 1.2 miles in length and doesn't include much elevation.
Jeff Wilson / AllTrails

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The trail meanders through the woods, which are characteristically dense in this part of the park. To enhance your experience of the trail, be sure to pick up a self-guided booklet.
Jacqui Didieu / AllTrails
The most unique aspect of the trail is undoubtedly the old cemetery, which is where the Fox Family has been laid to rest. Many of the tombstones date back over 100 years.
Jesse Pilkerton / AllTrails
Most of the headstones have disappeared or toppled over, but those of Lemuel Fox and Gertrude Fox are still legible.
Amy Houpt / AllTrails
Views from the trail are mostly obscured by the woods, but fortunately, continuing along Skyline Drive after your brief hike will offer sweeping mountain views.
Paul Marron / AllTrails

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