Hike Description
- Enter the woods on a wide trail from the turnaround circle at the end of the parking lot, intersect the A.T. in a few feet, and turn left.
- Look for the rock walls at 1.2 miles built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- Make a right turn onto a side trail at 1.9 miles and ascend 0.1 mile to Mary’s Rock. The large outcrop is a favorite perch where birders watch the fall hawk migration. The 360-degree view is obtained by scrambling 80 feet to the summit.
- Retrace your steps to complete the hike.
Directions
The trailhead is located next to the Panorama Restaurant in Thornton Gap, at the intersection of US 211 and Skyline Drive (9 miles east of Luray). Leave your car in the parking located on US 211, making the restaurant and the hike accessible without having to pass through the Shenandoah National Park entrance station.
