the park is best known for skyline drive, a road that runs the length of the park along the ridge of the mountains. of the appalachian trail are also in the park. in total, there are over of trails within the park. there is also horseback riding, camping, bicycling, and a number of waterfalls. the skyline drive is the first national park service road east of the mississippi river listed as a national historic landmark on the national register of historic places. it is also designated as a national scenic byway.