Sharp Top

Hike to the summit for beautiful 360 degree views

Basic Information:

Type:	Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total):	3.0 miles / 4.8 km
Elevation Gain:	1,340 feet / 408 meters
Minimum Elevation:	2,535 feet / 773 meters
Maximum Elevation:	3,875 feet / 1,181 meters
Hiking Season:	- All Year Long
Things To See:	- Mountain Views - Woods
Difficulty:	Strenuous
Rating:	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Description:

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From the trail head parking lot follow the Sharp Top Trail to the summit for breathtaking views. For a more secluded experience, before ascending the main summit, take a right to the Buzzard Rocks overlook.

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http://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/hiking/wb/xp-42911

Trailhead Location:

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Click on the marker on the map to get Google directions to the trailhead.

Latitude:	37.444096939 degrees / 37° 26.646' / 37° 26' 38.75"
Longitude:	-79.6092510223 degrees / -79° 36.555' / -79° 36' 33.30"
Location:	Buchanan, Virginia, United States

Directions:

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Drive to Mile Post 86 on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Peaks of Otter Recreational Area

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Name:	The Roanoke Outdoor And Social Club
Link:	http://adventurers.meetup.com/106/

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Nearby Trails:	Nearby Campgrounds:
Harkening Hill	Peaks Of Otter Campground
Flat Top	Middle Creek Campground
Fallingwater Cascades Loop	Colon Hollow Shelter Campground
Apple Orchard Falls (Blue Ridge Parkway Trailhead)	Smith Tract Campground
Apple Orchard Mountain Summit	Church Campground

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Created by Nick on 10/30/2007

Last edited by Nick on 05/27/2009

Sharp Top

Hike to the summit for beautiful 360 degree views

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