Hawksbill Summit
Shenandoah National Park
Hawksbill Gap Parking Area (mile 45.5) | A shorter, yet steeper route to Shenandoah’s highest peak. The viewing platform on top of Hawksbill offers a magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont.
A shorter, yet steeper, route to Shenandoah’s highest peak. The viewing platform on top of Hawksbill offers a magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont. Note that very limited closures are in effect in an effort to prevent further degradation of important outcrop ecosystems on Hawksbill. Distance: 1.7-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Moderate (hiking difficulty scale) Hiking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Elevation Gain: 690 feet Hike Description From the Hawksbill Gap Parking Area (mile 45.5), take the Lower Hawksbill Trail to the Byrds Nest 2 Shelter Follow the trail to the viewing platform. Retrace your steps to return to your starting point.
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1-2 Hours
The average hike duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.
An entrance fee is required to get into Shenandoah National Park.
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This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
Yes — Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
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Central District (Mile 45.5)