About
Length6.4 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,500 ft up
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadPanorama, Thornton Gap, Skyline Drive mile 31.5
SurfaceAppalachian Trail and side trails
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 🌄 Big views

A hike along the Appalachian Trail to a shelter. Be on the lookout for wildflowers and birds through the fairly open woods along the trail! Distance: 3.4-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Moderate ( hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Elevation Gain: 670 feet Hike Description From the back of the Panorama parking area (mile 31.6), take the short connector trail to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and go right (north). Cross Route 211 and Skyline Drive. Go right onto the fire road and follow it to the hut. Once there, look for the blue-blazed Pass Mountain Trail and take that back to the A.T. south, which will take you back to your starting point.

Tips
A good moderate loop that most people drive straight past on their way to Marys Rock.
Location

Panorama, Thornton Gap, Skyline Drive mile 31.5

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