Introduction
AllTrails link to Hawskbill Mountain Hike
Hawksbill Mountain, the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park, is a moderate hike near Syria, Virginia. It is home to the balsam fir tree and the site of a peregrine falcon restoration project.
This is Day 3 of our second get-away trip to Shenandoah National Park.
Basic Information
Date of hike: 03/26/2022
Difficulty level: moderate
Distance: 1.5 mile round-trip
Elevation: 4,050 feet
Elevation gain: 672 feet
Location: Shenandoah National Park, near Syria, Virginia
Our Impressions
Unfortunately, the weather turned very cold on us accompanied by snow flurries. Luckily, there is a shelter at the summit where we were able to rest, eat our snacks, and get some protection from the freezing winds.
This hike is very short but honey sweet. The 270 degree view from the summit is spectacular so it is perfect for amateur hikers and people who do not like to spend their whole day climbing mountains.
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