About
Length1 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain175 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadSkyline Drive mile 84.8
SurfaceGentle trail to a talus field
Best seasonApril to early June for wildflowers and waterfalls; mid-October for fall colour. Skyline Drive closes in ice and snow.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

A short hike to a viewpoint on top of a rocky talus slope with incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Mountain, and beyond. This hike is also a designated TRACK Trail, featuring a self-guided brochure and informational sign that turns your visit into a fun and exciting outdoors experience for kids of all ages. To find out more information about TRACK Trails and to log your adventure, visit the Kids in Parks website . Distance: 1-mile circuit hike Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 45 minutes Elevation Gain: 175 feet Hike Description From the Blackrock parking area (mile 84.4), follow the Appalachian Trail south. At the trail post, turn right and continue to the boulder field with a great view. Continue south on the A.T. around the slope. At the intersection, turn left onto the Blackrock Hut Road-Trayfoot Mountain Trail and follow back to the parking lot

Tips
One of the easiest big views in Shenandoah - almost flat, on the Appalachian Trail. The talus boulders are fun to scramble on but not required.
Location

Skyline Drive mile 84.8

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