This hike is less than one mile round trip. It’s an uphill walk to summit but it’s doable for most people.
At 4,040 feet, Stony Man is the second highest peak in Shenandoah National Park From the top of Stony Man you are treated to spectacular views.
At first, the rock scrambling is easy. You’ll climb up and over a few large boulders on the trail.
The easiest way to climb Hawksbill Mountain is via the Upper Hawksbill Trail. Park in the "Upper Hawksbill Parking."
Marys Rock North. This is the longer, tougher trail to the peak. Park in the Panorama Parking Lot. For the majority of the hike you walk the Appalachian Trail.
This is a long, boring, monotonous hike. It’s over 5 miles long and for 90% of the time you will be in the forest with no views.