About
Length (round trip)1.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain400 ft up
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadSkyland, Skyline Drive mile 42.5
SurfaceTrail to a rock platform
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

Take this hike to a spectacular viewpoint at the site of a former fire tower. The trail is rocky and the return is a bit steep Distance: 1.6-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Easiest ( hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 2 hours Elevation Gain: 450 feet Hike Description From the trailhead just up the hill from the Skyland amphitheater, take the Millers Head Trail to the viewpoint. Retrace your steps down the Millers Head Trail to return to your starting point.

Tips
Downhill out and uphill back. The stone platform is a good sunset spot and far quieter than Stony Man next door.
Location

Skyland, Skyline Drive mile 42.5

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