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  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Shenandoah National Park
  5. Central District
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This spot is the goal for most of the hikers that park at either Thorton Gap or Meadow Spring Trail. Mary's Rock is an amazing view point overlooking Thorton Gap and Skyline Drive. This is the perfect spot to eat your packed lunch and take in the view. There are also lots of rock outcroppings nearby to explore. Keep an eye out for eagles and hawks on this high point.

Short Hike: 1.4 miles on Meadow Spring Trail and the Appalachian Trail AT one way.

Gem Type: Viewpoint
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James Feather

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Oct 16, 2022
Kelsey Nason
2:30PM , departed lot at 1:15
Oct 16, 2022
Jingwen Zhao
Oct 5, 2022
Robert Calbat
Mary's Rock
Sep 24, 2022
Kelsey Nason
Veered off to Mountain by accident
Jun 18, 2022
Sophia Guerriero
Mar 2, 2022
Jesse Daniels
Oct 26, 2021
Suzanne Bracci
Sep 25, 2021
Elizabeth U
CUAdventures. Parked in pinnacle picnic area and did 7 mile round trip

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