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Bears Den is a collection of rocks and boulders that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia, just off the Appalachian Trail. You have two options to access this overlook: park at the bottom of the mountain and hike up to the overlook via the trail, or drive to the top and access the overlook from the trail located at the trail center.Hike to the top: Hiking to the top of Bears Den...

Hike to Raven Rock

Bluemont, Virginia

4.3

5 mi / 1000 ft gain

Starting at a small parking lot right off of Route 7 (wuick right onto Pine Grove Road) this hike takes you North on the Appalachian Trail in a very hilly/rocky part of the trail. Expect to gain and lose 300 feet+ multiple times! It's about 2.5 miles each way so budget at least a few hours to go out and back, or even better you can bring a tent and set up camp right behind the overlook in a wel...

Hike Cool Spring Path

Cool Spring Path South Parking, Virginia

4.0

2 mi / 70 ft gain

The Cool Spring Path South is an old golf course that has been and still is in the process of being returned to its natural state by Shenandoah University. The paved paths from the golf course make this an easy hike for anyone. For those who may be in a wheelchair, this loop should be fully accessible. Once you turn onto F709 (Parker Lane) from Route 7, you will drive all the way to the end. Yo...

Buzzard Hill via Appalachian Trail

Bluemont, Virginia

3.34 mi / 633 ft gain

Ashby Hollow via Appalachian Trail

Mount Weather, Virginia

5.42 mi / 1594 ft gain

Hike to Hollow Brook Falls

Bluemont, Virginia

4.0

2 mi / 300 ft gain

This hike will start on the Appalachian Trail and will take you to a beautiful set of falls. When you arrive at the location you will see numerous spots along the side of the road to park. You'll need to look for the white blaze for the Appalachian Trail (it will head up from the parking area). The trail will initially head up a ridge from the parking area. After a short stroll you'll start h...