Monday 17th October

We packed up after breakfast and decided to visit Louray Caverns before going to into Shenandoah. This was one of the best cave systems we have seen on our travels and althoughwe had to go on a guided tour, we were able to take our time. The lighting was very well arranged and showed off the numerous formations sympathetically so that one could take good photos without flash. There was also an underground lake that showed wonderfully the reflections of the stalactites above.

We then drove along Skyline drive to Stoneyman trailhead and did a short walk up to Stoneyman Summit for some wonderful views, before starting the three hour drive back to Baltimore, where we arrived around 8pm. As it was getting late, we had a very good takeout from a local Afghan takeaway which is very close to the flat.