Hawksbill Mountain is a mountain with an elevation of 4,050 feet (1,234 m). Marking the border between Madison County and Page County in Virginia, the summit of Hawksbill Mountain is the highest point in Shenandoah National Park, as well as the highest point in both Madison and Page counties.Using our world travel planner, Shenandoah National Park attractions like Hawksbill Mountain can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
The north face of Hawksbill Peak is a 2,500-foot (760 m) drop into Timber Hollow, which is the largest elevation change in the park. The summit is one of the few places in Shenandoah National Park where one can find balsam fir, a tree more typical of northern New England and southeast Canada.
The National Park Service has constructed a stone observation platform at the summit. Byrd's Nest No. 2, one of a series of shelters built in the park by Senator Harry Byrd, is nearby. Hawksbill peak is also the site of a peregrine falcon restoration project. The summit of Hawksbill Mountain can be reached by a short hike from a trailhead located at the Upper Hawksbill parking area, just off of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. A number of other hiking trails lead to the summit of Hawksbill, while the Appalachian Trail goes around and about 500 ft (150 m) in elevation below the summit.
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Really enjoyable hiking here. Beautiful views to be your reward when you reach the top. Lovely to get to see.
Really enjoyable hiking here. Beautiful views to be your reward when you reach the top. Lovely to get to see. more »
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A must do hike!! This is a moderate level hike within the park. My husband and I like to do loop hikes, you can make this hike to the hawksbill summit a loop by starting on the appalachian trail..... more
A must do hike!! This is a moderate level hike within the park. My husband and I like to do loop hikes, you can make this hike to the hawksbill summit a loop by starting on the appalachian trail..... more »
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Great family oriented tourist attraction! Must see to appreciate!!
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Absolutely gorgeous, great view!
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