Map 6 Milepost 65.0 to 80.0

Swift Run Gap Entrance Stations

78.5 Loft Mountain Picnic Area

79.5 Loft Mountain Campground

Open: Spring through October 30 (noon).

Loft Mountain, the largest campground in the park, sits atop Big Flat Mountain with outstanding views to east and west. Two waterfalls and the trails into the Big Run Wilderness area are nearby. (219 sites; $ fee per night; open spring through October)

Loft Mountain Camp Store

Groceries, wood, ice, and camping supplies are available

Loft Mountain Wayside

The Wayside has a dining room with counter service, with seating inside and outside on picnic tables. The menu includes a variety of breakfast selections, sandwiches, and grilled items.

Skyline Drive from Swift Run Gap to Jarman Gap (32.4 miles) was opened to the public on August 29,1939 and cost $1,666,528 or, approximately $51,500/mile (2006 dollars: 14,632,115 or about 452,170 per mile).