About
Length1.3 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain470 ft up
Typical time2 hr
TrailheadLoft Mountain Wayside, Skyline Drive mile 79.5
SurfaceRocky trail with a short scramble
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 Frazier Discovery Trail, service animals are welcome.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

Pets are not allowed on this hike. This hike features several picturesque overlooks as it passes through woodlands of varying ages on Loft Mountain. Distance: 1.2-mile circuit hike Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 1 hour Elevation Gain: 429 feet Hike Description From the north end of the Loft Mountain Wayside Parking Area (mile 79.5), cross Skyline Drive and follow the blue-blazed Frazier Discovery Trail. Go right at the intersection and follow the steep uphill grade. Turn left where the trail joins the Appalachian Trail, staying on the blue-blazed trail. Turn left again at the next trail post to descend to your starting point.

Tips
The best short walk in the south district. Uses a stretch of the Appalachian Trail on the return.
Location

Loft Mountain Wayside, Skyline Drive mile 79.5

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