About
Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain275 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadSkyline Drive mile 56.4
SurfaceRocky trail, no scrambling
Best seasonApril to early June for wildflowers and waterfalls; mid-October for fall colour. Skyline Drive closes in ice and snow.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityAlthough pets are not allowed on Bearfence Loop Trail, service animals are welcome.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

Pets are not allowed on this hike. This route takes you to a 180-degree view of the Shenandoah Valley without a rock scramble. Distance: 1.1-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 45 minutes Elevation Gain: 305 feet Hike Description From the Bearfence parking area (mile 56.4), cross Skyline Drive and climb the stairs up the bank. At the trail post, turn right onto the Appalachian Trail south. Go left on the connector trail. Turn right onto Bearfence Loop Trail. You'll see the viewpoint on your right. Turn around, and retrace your steps back to the parking area.

Tips
Uses the Appalachian Trail instead of the scramble. A partial view rather than the full 360, but achievable by almost anyone.
Location

Skyline Drive mile 56.4

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