Hikers on Main Street

Front Royal

In the summer months, hikers are often seen in downtown Front Royal. The town is at the northern border of Shenandoah National Park and within walking distance of the Appalachian Trail. Through-hikers often start in Georgia in early spring and reach Front Royal in the summer, intending to continue north to Maine. 

The trail is almost 2200 miles long and goes up and down mountains. I’ve seen hikers in the shoe store getting new boots to replace worn-out ones. There is even a place where they can take showers and then enjoy a cold beverage.