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Buzzard Rock North

Front Royal, Virginia
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Trail Info


​Distance

4.2 miles

Trail Rating

Difficult

Trail Type

In & Out

The Experience


You will love  You go loco for local hikes. You get a great forest canopy leading to a few outcrop views of the valley below. This summit is a ridge line rock scramble with great nooks for lunch.
You need to know   Well-marked, easy to navigate short day hike.

​Your adventure begins at the trailhead parking (its a sloppy mess of a lot fit for only 10 cars). The trail begins in the lower left corner of the lot and meanders a bit over a creek and through the hillside. The hike is not a quad buster but rather a slow and steady walk along the side of the mountain. The tree canopy provides great comfort from any warm weather or beating down sun rays. This hike gets more fun near the top when you become a mountain goat and start the rock scramble along the ridge line. The summit sports views of the valley and great spots for lunch. This hike provides quality for its short duration. This is a popular hike,  be mindful to hit it up early.

HIKE ON!

GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
  • 1 Water bottle
  • Heavy on snacks or lunch
  • ​Trail runners or hiking shoes

HIKE ON!
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  • Home
  • Articles
    • Starters >
      • Beginner Hikers Must Haves
      • How to plan for a hike
      • Parents Guide to Family Hiking
    • Gear Guide >
      • Bicycles 101
      • Exo Spikes
      • Layering
      • Relive App
      • Trail Shoe Guide
      • Trail Sock Guide
    • Health & Safety >
      • First Aid Essentials
      • Hikers Safety Guide
      • Tick Prevention
      • Trail Food Guide
      • Training Guide >
        • Work Up : OLD RAG
        • Work Up : Mount Rogers
        • Work Up : Mount Marshall
    • Hike Lists >
      • Dark Sky Parks
      • Northern Virginia Trails for Dogs
      • Romantic Hikes
      • Trail Gems >
        • Hidden Gems Shenandoah National Park
        • Short but tough hikes
        • Summer Blockbuster Trails
        • Top Day Hikes Shenandoah National Park
        • Top Swimming Holes
        • Toughest Virginia Hikes
        • Waterfall Hikes
        • Virginia Fall Hikes
      • Ultimate Kids Trail Guide
      • Winter Hiking Guide
  • Trail Finder
    • Maryland Trails
    • Central Virginia Trails
    • Northern Virginia Trails
    • Shenandoah National Park Trails
    • Southern Virginia Trails
    • West Virginia Trails
    • Trail Ratings
  • Shop
  • Subscribe