Trail Info

TRAIL 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

• 1 Water Bottle
• Snacks
• ​hiking shoes

Extras

SNP Trail Finder

The Experience

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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!