Hawksbill Summit Trail

At 4,051 feet, Hawksbill is Shenandoah’s highest peak. Multiple routes reach the summit, ranging from a gentle 2.1-mile round trip from the upper parking area to longer approaches from the valley floor. The stone observation platform offers 360-degree views that, on clear days, extend to the Allegheny Mountains. The summit is one of the park’s few places where you might spot the endangered Shenandoah salamander.