First time to Shenandoah. I really enjoyed myself. There were a couple of tricky spots on the rock scramble, but overall I didn't feel it was a very difficult hike. Wasn't crowded at all (it was a weekday). I saw a lot of noise that you need to get there early, but I was there around 9 and we didn't have any problem getting parking. The only downside is we were on the rock scramble during noonday heat. Not horrible, but if you can avoid that it would be more comfortable.