May 21, 2016 — The Riprap Loop in Shenandoah National Park offers a lot of great scenery and variety. We headed counter-clockwise, first starting along the Appalachian Trail going north before turning left onto the Riprap Trail. A short section along the northernmost portion of the loop leads through the forest to a viewpoint called Chimney Rock. Past here the trail descends south through a hollow as it passes numerous waterfalls and lovely water sounds. One of the highlights of the hike is at the top of a waterfall where the walls are narrower.
Continuing to the left at a junction to begin ascending Wildcat Ridge as it makes its way back to the Appalachian Trail. The AT heads north back to the parking lot, paralleling Skyline Drive.
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