Hawksbill Summit via Upper Hawksbill
Shenandoah National Park
MILE 46.5 | A hike to the top of Shenandoah’s highest peak, offering 360-degree views of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont.
A hike to the top of Shenandoah’s highest peak, offering 360-degree views 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: 2.1-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Easiest (hiking difficulty scale) Hiking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Elevation Gain: 520 feet Hike Description From the trailhead at the Upper Hawksbill parking area (mile 46.5), take the Upper Hawksbill Trail to Byrds Nest 2 Shelter. Follow the trail to the stone viewing platform. Retrace your steps to return.
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1-2 Hours
The average hiking 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 46.5)
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