About
Length (round trip)2.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain710 ft up
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadTurk Gap, Skyline Drive mile 94.1
SurfaceTrail then a boulder-strewn summit
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 hike to the 2,981 foot summit of Turk Mountain, located in the Shenandoah Wilderness, that provides a wonderful view to the west. Distance: 2.2-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Elevation Gain: 690 feet Hike Description From the Turk Mountain parking area (mile 94.1), cross Skyline Drive and take the Appalachian Trail south to the trailpost. Go right onto the Turk Mountain Trail and follow it to the summit for a wonderful view to the west. Retrace your steps to return to your starting point.

Tips
The quietest good summit in the park. The talus field at the top faces west, so it is excellent at sunset.
Location

Turk Gap, Skyline Drive mile 94.1

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