Hawksbill Mountain
The highest peak in Shenandoah National Park at 1,235 meters. A stone observation platform on the summit offers 360-degree views.
Hawksbill Mountain is the park's highest point. Most hikers take the Hawksbill Trail from Mile 46.7, a round trip of about 3.4 km. Alternatively, the steeper Lower Hawksbill Trail makes a round trip of about 2.7 km. Either way, the summit takes 1 to 1.5 hours to reach.
The summit has a stone observation platform and the Byrd's Nest No. 2 shelter. On clear days you can see Old Rag Mountain and the Shenandoah Valley, and peregrine falcons are occasionally spotted. The summit is windy and cold, so bring a jacket in autumn and winter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rose River Falls
- Whiteoak Canyon
- Skyland
- Dark Hollow Falls
- Stony Man
- Big Meadows
- Rapidan Camp
- Old Rag Mountain