Where to stay near Kennedy Peak

The Massanutten Trail north from Edith Gap to the stone lookout on Kennedy Peak, with views over Page Valley and the Shenandoah River.

Park at Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

Route 675 (Fort Valley Road) at the crest of Massanutten Mountain, east of Camp Roosevelt and north of Luray. Forest Service parking where the dirt road meets the trailhead, at the hang-glider launch.

The hike

5.3 mi round trip, 889 ft of climb, moderate, 2 to 3 hr. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Stays within an hour's drive, closest first. Free-flow drive estimates on the road network, not straight-line distance. Hike facts checked November 4, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays34

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Lazy River Cabin Rental

Cabin · Luray

10min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

5.4 mi by road · 3 mi straight

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Luray Country Cabins

Cabins · Luray

10min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

6.7 mi by road · 4 mi straight

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A Lazy River

Cabins · Luray

11min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

6.5 mi by road · 2.4 mi straight

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River-Cabins.com

Cabins · Luray

11min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

6.5 mi by road · 2.2 mi straight

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Garnerland

Cabin · Luray

13min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

6.8 mi by road · 4.3 mi straight

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Gander Island Cabins

Cabins · Luray

15min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

10.1 mi by road · 6.4 mi straight

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Forest Glen Cabin

Cabin · Luray

15min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

9.7 mi by road · 4.6 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges38

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The Mimslyn Inn

Historic inn · Luray

11min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

6.6 mi by road · 4.8 mi straight

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Luray Caverns Motel West

Motel, hotel · Luray

12min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

7.3 mi by road · 4.6 mi straight

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Piney Hill B&B and Cottages

Inn with cottages · Luray

20min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

12.5 mi by road · 8.4 mi straight

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River’s Bend Ranch

Inn with cottages · Stanley

21min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

16.5 mi by road · 10.2 mi straight

Exterior of the Skyland dining room and taproom.
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Skyland

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 41.7

33min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

16.8 mi by road · 11.4 mi straight

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Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

35min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

23.1 mi by road · 15.9 mi straight

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Olive Branch Motel

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

36min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

28.5 mi by road · 21.3 mi straight

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Resorts2

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

48min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

35.3 mi by road · 26.3 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks16

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Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

6min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

3.3 mi by road · 1.9 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

32min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

25.3 mi by road · 18.3 mi straight

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Mountain View RV Campground

Campground and resort · Front Royal

35min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

26.8 mi by road · 18.7 mi straight

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Gooney Lodge

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

36min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

27.5 mi by road · 17.2 mi straight

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Big Meadows Campground

National park campground (reservation only) · Skyline Drive, mile 51

37min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

22.4 mi by road · 14.1 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land2

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

44min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

33.1 mi by road · 20.2 mi straight

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Skyline Yurt

Glamping · Front Royal

55min to Edith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

40.6 mi by road · 29.7 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Luray11 min, 6.9 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows33 min, 16.8 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)
Sperryville35 min, 23.1 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)
Skyline Drive: North District36 min, 23.8 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)
Front Royal37 min, 29 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)
Washington41 min, 28.9 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)
Old Rag50 min, 34.8 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon56 min, 38.8 miEdith's Gap (Kennedy Peak)

Also near Kennedy Peak

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

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Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

The closest 12 by road.

Food and drink

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