Best Easy Day Hikes Shenandoah Author:Bert Gildart This handy guide includes 28 of the best day hikes in Virginia's popular national park. The hikes vary in length, but most are short and not too strenuous. To simplify hike selection, the trips are ranked from easiest to hardest. For visitors with only a day or two to explore Shenandoah, this is the book to pack.