The Experience
You will love: A trail for all ages and fitness levels that will make you sweat a little before the big payoff view. Get ready for sweeping vista views of the shenandoah valley
You need to know:
Hawksbill gap has two parking lots, the upper and lower lots with two distinct hikes from each parking lot. This summary is of the upper parking lot to the Hawksbill summit, it is the easier but longer of the two. From the upper lot, utilize the Upper Hawksbill trail direct to the Byrds nest summit view. The trail is a slow ascent (520 ft.) via compacted dirt and small rocks nestled within the forest canopy. The trail is not difficult to navigate as it’s a direct line to the summit. The summit offers a pristine view of the Shenandoah valley and provides multiple points to get a great photo.
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GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
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You need to know:
- Popular trail, parking lot fills easy.
- Fee required for access to the park.
Hawksbill gap has two parking lots, the upper and lower lots with two distinct hikes from each parking lot. This summary is of the upper parking lot to the Hawksbill summit, it is the easier but longer of the two. From the upper lot, utilize the Upper Hawksbill trail direct to the Byrds nest summit view. The trail is a slow ascent (520 ft.) via compacted dirt and small rocks nestled within the forest canopy. The trail is not difficult to navigate as it’s a direct line to the summit. The summit offers a pristine view of the Shenandoah valley and provides multiple points to get a great photo.
HIKE ON!
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
- 1 Water Bottle
- Snacks
- hiking shoes
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Trail InfoTRAIL DISTANCE: 2.1 Miles
TRAIL HEAD/ DIRECTIONS: UPPER HAWKSBILL PARKING LOT TRAIL TYPE: In & Out TRAIL GRADE: MODERATE (2) TRAIL PARKING: 15-20 Spaces DOG FRIENDLY: Yes FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes, ages 8+ You will love: A trail for all ages and fitness levels that will make you sweat a little before the big payoff view. Get ready for sweeping vista views of the shenandoah valley
You need to know: Popular trail, parking lot fills easy. Fee required for access to the park. What to pack
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The ExperienceHawksbill gap has two parking lots, the upper and lower lots with two distinct hikes from each parking lot. This summary is of the upper parking lot to the Hawksbill summit, it is the easier but longer of the two. From the upper lot, utilize the Upper Hawksbill trail direct to the Byrds nest summit view. The trail is a slow ascent (520 ft.) via compacted dirt and small rocks nestled within the forest canopy. The trail is not difficult to navigate as it’s a direct line to the summit. The summit offers a pristine view of the Shenandoah valley and provides multiple points to get a great photo.
HIKE ON! |
