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Rockfish Gap to Dripping Rock and Humpback Mountain via Appalachian Trail

Afton, Virginia

16.44 mi / 3340 ft gain

Humpback Rocks and Dobbie Mountain

Afton, Virginia

6.74 mi / 1634 ft gain

Hike Humpback Rocks

Afton, Virginia

4.5

2 mi / 800 ft gain

This little hike is one of the most popular in the area, and for good reason! It's a short and steep one mile to the top, but the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park to the east, are some of the best around. It's somewhat of a tradition for students from the University of Virginia to hike up here for sunrise, but to live like a local, take a picnic and a beer from o...

Dobie Mountain via Appalachian Trail

Afton, Virginia

5.92 mi / 1329 ft gain

Albright Loop via the Appalachian Trail

Afton, Virginia

3.57 mi / 594 ft gain

Humpback Mountain and the Rocks via Appalachian Trail

Lyndhurst, Virginia

5.95 mi / 1122 ft gain

Explore Ravens Roost Overlook

Lyndhurst, Virginia

4.6

This cozy little overlook is very simple to get to. If you are coming from I 64, after taking exit 99 towards Shenandoah National Park, turn right onto the Blue Ridge Parkway when the exit comes to a "T-stop". From there, it's 10 miles down the Parkway on your right. You will see a clearly marked sign for Ravens Roost Overlook. There is plenty of parking, a few picnic benches, and lots of spot...

Hike to Shamokin Falls

Lyndhurst, Virginia

4.3

2.2 mi / 950 ft gain

Starting from the Dripping Rock Parking area at MP 10 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, head north on the white blazed Appalachian Trail (trail leading into woods from parking lot- don't cross the road). In about 20 steps the trail splits- go right. In another 20 steps or so the trail splits again but this time it's harder to catch. You'll see a make-shift campground, this is where you'll need to stop...