LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park, MM 31.6.
TRAIL DISTANCE: 3.0 Miles
TRAIL HEAD/DIRECTIONS: BUCK HOLLOW OVERLOOK LOT
TRAIL TYPE: In & Out
TRAIL GRADE:   DIFFICULT (3)
TRAIL PARKING: 10 Spots or Less
KEY WORDS: Summit Views, Ages 7+
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TRAIL INFO
What’s to like about the trail:  Beautiful forest canopy, low mileage and easy to navigate with  a less crowded ascent.
Why go for a hike on this trail:  A backdoor trail to a beautiful summit? its like the back entry to the club.
Best time to go for a hike on this trail:  all four seasons

Summary
The trail head for this advance to Mary's Rock is found at the Hazel Mountain parking lot. From the parking lot, go across Skyline Drive to begin your ascent. The trail is well marked and maintained, easily navigated by trail markers. The trail ascends quickly, with it being only 1.5 miles each way expect it to be a straight up hike to the summit of Mary's Rock. The trail will intersect with the AT trail (white blaze) on the way up, just make sure bear right to continue to Mary's Rock.  The summit is an open face summit with a view of Thornton's Gap entrance station and the adjoining valleys.  The summit is popular, as there is a sister hike from Thornton's Gap that most take. The summit has available rock scramble if you wish to get away and have your own piece of the summit away from the crowds.

Want to add to your adventure, check out Bucks Hollow which links up with Marys Rock
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
  • 2 water bottle
  • heavy snack
  • hiking shoes or trail runners
  • bug spray
  • sunscreen

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SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK PARK FEE : $30.00
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