Shenandoah National Park - Hawksbill Mountain - Hiking trail near Luray, Virginia, United States - Description
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| Name | Shenandoah National Park - Hawksbill Mountain |
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| Summary | Spectacular view at the top. |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop |
| Distance (Total) | 2.9 miles / 4.7 km |
| Elevation Gain | |
| Minimum Elevation | |
| Maximum Elevation | 4,050 feet / 1,234 meters |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long |
| Things To See | - Mountain Views - Summit |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. |
| Nearby Town | Luray, Virginia, United States |
| Link | http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/mapshiking.htm |
| Permit Required | National Park Service Permit |
| Trail Map |
Moderate loop hike with beautiful views much of the way, and a spectacular view at the top.
Follow the Appalachian Trail Southbound to the Salamander Trail Junction. Take the Salamander Trail to the summit of Hawksbill Mountain. Then follow the lower Hawksbill Trail back to the parking lot.
Drive to the Hawksbill Gap Parking Area at MP 45.6 on Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park.
| Latitude | 38.5564718917 degrees / 38° 33.388' / 38° 33' 23.30" |
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| Longitude | -78.386592865 degrees / -78° 23.196' / -78° 23' 11.73" |
| Created by Nick on 12/11/2007 |
| Last edited on |
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