Camp at Spy Rock
Tyro, Virginia
Details
Distance
3.1 miles
Elevation Gain
1260 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Dottie Bond
An easy day hike or backpack in mid-Virginia that takes you to the Appalachian Trail (AT) and offers excellent views at minimal physical expense.
Desiring a hike on the Appalachian Trail (AT) but unwilling to hike far for a spectacular view? Head to central Virginia's Spy Rock where energy expended is minimal and the payoff is incredible. Hike for one mile up a short and steep road until you hit the AT, then hike for half of a mile and you'll stumble upon a rocky outcrop that provides a commanding 360 degree view of rolling, wooded mountains, particularly stunning when the fall foliage is a cascade of red, orange and yellow. Camp right below Spy Rock where you will find plenty of sites. No permit or campsite application necessary.
For those wishing to tack on a few additional miles, visit nearby Crabtree Falls (4 miles total), where you can hike beside one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River.
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