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Blackrock Summit Trail
Make time for this short loop hike to a rock outcropping with great views.
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Blackrock Summit Trail Details
Take a few minutes to fit in this short hike to the rock outcroppings of Blackrock Summit for gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the Blackrock Summit Trailhead (mile 84.4 on Skyline Drive), follow the Appalachian Trail south and continue as it rounds a rocky slope. When you reach the intersection with Blackrock Hut Road and the Trayfoot Mountain Trail, turn left and follow it back to your starting point.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Blackrock Summit Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Blackrock Summit Trail
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0.6 mi away
Jones Run Falls
A straightforward out-and-back hike to enchanting Jones Run Falls, with an option to extend your hike.
1.2 mi away
Dundo
The Dundo picnic area (mile marker 83.7 on Skyline Drive) makes a great rest stop.
3.5 mi away
Doyles River Falls
A challenging but short out-and-back hike to two of the park's spectacular waterfalls.
4.1 mi away
Loft Mountain
Loft Mountain has an information center, campground, and camp store at mile marker 79.5.
4.8 mi away
Deadening Nature Trail
Take a short walk through a transitional ecosystem that ends with a rewarding view from Loft Mountain.
