A 1.7-mile moderate hike to the highest point in Shenandoah National Park.
Hawksbill Summit is a 1.7-mile round-trip hike, rated Moderate by the National Park Service, climbing about 690 feet to the highest point in the entire park. Pets are allowed, but only on a physical leash no longer than six feet.
Conditions can turn slick or wintry near the summit — check the forecast before setting out.
Staying overnight? Bringing your dog? There are pet-friendly cabins across Page County.
Mile 45.5, Skyline Drive
Hours: Trail open year-round; access depends on Skyline Drive conditions and weather.
Accessibility: Natural trail with about 690 feet of elevation gain.
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