About
Length (round trip)1.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain300 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadCompton Gap, Skyline Drive mile 10.4
SurfaceAppalachian Trail and old road
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 short hike along the Appalachian Trail that leads to an interesting geologic feature: deeply split boulders rising 50 feet above ground. Distance: 0.8-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 30 minutes Elevation Gain: 130 feet Hike Description From the Compton Gap Parking Area (mile 10.4), follow the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) north. At the intersection with the Dickey Ridge Trail, turn left. In about 300 yards, look for Fort Windham Rocks on the right. Return to the parking area the same way you came.

Tips
Combine it with Compton Peak from the same gap for a fuller morning.
Location

Compton Gap, Skyline Drive mile 10.4

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