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A gentle ascent leading from the Upper Hawksbill trailhead to the Hawksbill Trail/Byrds Nest #2 Road


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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

3,870' 1,180 m

High

3,644' 1,111 m

Low

226' 69 m

Up

28' 8 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

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Family Friendly This mild trail is a great way for visitors of all ages to reach the summit of Hawksbill.

Description

From the Upper Hawksbill parking area, located at mile 46.7 along the Skyline Drive, the trail goes into the woods from the bulletin board. After a short steep stretch you have a steady, easy climb through a young oak forest. Two-thirds of a mile from the start, the trail dead-ends and intersects with a fire road (the Hawksbill Trail/Byrds Nest #2 Road).

Thanks to Larry W. Brown, for sharing this description. If you're interested in learning more details about great hikes, weather, camping / lodging, wildlife, and scenic drives, check out snp.guide/.

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Larry W Brown

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#639

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Trail Intersection:  Upper Hawksbill Trail and Hawksbill Fire Road.
Sep 23, 2016 near Stanley, VA
Trailhead to the Upper Hawksbill Trail.
Apr 2, 2016 near Stanley, VA

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Aug 16, 2022
Jason S
Started hike. — 15h 00m
Aug 3, 2022
Jesse Daniels
0.7mi
Jul 27, 2020
Kyungmin K
Jul 7, 2019
Vince Bomm
1.5mi
Jun 23, 2019
Meg Lane
Aug 11, 2018
Lauren Sully
Bit of an elevation change but the view is awesome. Highest point in the park.
Apr 4, 2018
Millicent Pyka
Mar 5, 2017
Chris McCloud
Did Hawksbill vicinity as part of loop on all Hawksbill trails (AT-Salamander-Upper Hawksbill-Lower Hawksbill)
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