#Buzzard Rock

✨hike info⬇️ 🛟 SAVE this post for future trip planning 👉🏼 FOLLOW @rvahikergirl for more great outdoor locations All 10 are 2 hours or less from Washington DC (NOTE: most of these hikes have multiple ways to get there so the mileage & elevation vary, depending on which route you take) 1. Buzzard Rock 🥾 3.6 miles | 662 feet elevation 2. Eagle Rock VA 🥾 2.3 miles | 459 feet elevation 3. Great Falls VA/MD 🥾 River loop VA 4.6 miles | 476 feet elevation 🥾 Billy Goat Trail MD 4.3 miles | 157 feet elevation 4. Big Schloss VA/WV 🥾4.3 miles | 1,053 feet elevation 5. Tibbet Knob VA 🥾 3 miles | 921 feet elevation 6. Washington Monument MD 🥾6.3 miles | 1,164 feet elevation 7. Mary’s Rock VA 🥾3.7 miles | 1,181 feet elevation 8. Compton Peak VA 🥾2.3 miles | 705 feet elevation 9. Annapolis Rocks MD 🥾 5 miles | 797 feet elevation 10. Woodstock Tower VA 🥾 1.7 miles | 541 feet elevation 11. Signal Knob VA 🥾10.3 miles 2,221 feet elevation 🗑️ LNT - please pack out all the trash you take in and dispose of properly (this includes dog 💩bags ❓Have you hiked any of these yet? If so which are your FAVS? #dmv #northernvirginia #washingtondc #virginia #maryland #hiking #hikingtrails #nova

Buzzard Rock, you're an autumn dream. Watching the sun dip below this river valley and paint the fall colors gold is the kind of magic you feel deep in your soul. No filter needed for this kind of therapy. 🧡🌄 Drop 🧡 if you've been here before. #AutumnVibes #SunsetGoals #BuzzardRock #FallColors #NatureTherapy #Kentuckylife #kentuckysunset #kentuckyadventures #kyfall #KentuckyExplored #kentuckyscenery #explorekentucky #visitkentucky #travelky

DC-area hikers: Are you looking for a trail with a moderate workout and a beautiful view? I've got the hike for you! Link in my bio for a blog post on what to expect when hiking Buzzard Rock (near Front Royal, Virginia). · · · #travelwithoutaplane #womenintravel #traveltips #travel2021 #traveltrends2021 #dchikes #alltrails #travelbloggersofig #shewhowanders #femaletravelers #journeysofgirls #travelbycar #roadtrip2021 #roadtripusa #roadtrippr #womenwhohike #hikevirginia #hikeva #virginiaisforlovers #onlyinvirginia #loveva #dcadventureclub #capitalregionusa #hikevibes #buzzardrock #buzzardrocktrail #northernva #frontroyal #frontroyalva #virginialiving

📍 Buzzard Rock | Front Royal, VA One of my favorite quick mountain escapes in Virginia. 🥾 Distance: 3.9 miles The trail starts easy through the woods, then gradually climbs to a massive open rock overlook. The last stretch gives you that steady incline burn, but it’s totally worth it. When you reach the top, you’re rewarded with wide-open views of the Shenandoah Valley quiet, peaceful, and perfect for sitting on the rocks and taking it all in. This one feels less crowded than other popular hikes, which makes it even better. The parking lot is small, so it fills up very quickly. Would definitely do it again. #BuzzardRock #Outdoor #Nature #Hiking #adventure

📌Save this list to plan your “stranger” Virginia adventure! Which one of these are you headed to first?? 📍Compton Peak trail- Shenandoah NP Basalt columns formed from lava flows millions of years ago 📍Dragons Tooth- Catawba, VA Rock monolith made of Tuscarora quartzite that looks like a giant tooth 📍Natural Tunnel State Park- Duffield, VA A huge naturally formed cave now used as a railroad tunnel 📍Shenandoah Caverns- Quicksburg, VA Active caverns with features like the Bacon Room, Diamond Cascade and Rainbow Lake 📍Natural Bridge State Park- Natural Bridge, VA 215-foot tall Limestone Gorge that was naturally carved out by a creek 📍Stony Man Mountain- Shenandoah NP I enjoy the rocky spine, but you can supposedly also see a man’s face in the rocks (Little Stony Man) 📍The Natural Chimneys 120-ft tall natural limestone formations resembling a medieval castle. 📍Buzzard Rock Massive rock slabs resembling knife blades where hawks, falcons, and even bald eagles fly 📍Old Rag Mountain The most popular (and difficult) hike in Shenandoah National Park- named after the Old Rag Granite formed over a billion years ago 👉🏼Have you been to any of these? What else would you add? Let me know in the comments! ⚠️If you visit any of these places, please do your part to help protect and preserve them. Stay on trails, park only in designated areas, dispose of waste properly, and respect wildlife.

Buzzard Rock – Virginia 🏞️ One of my favorite hidden-gem hikes in Virginia! This trail gives you incredible Blue Ridge views without the crowds or the price tag (yep — it’s totally free to visit 🙌). 📍 Trail Details: • Length: ~3.8 miles round trip • Elevation gain: about 662 feet • Type: Out & back • Difficulty: Moderate The payoff? Sweeping vistas over the Shenandoah Valley, a perfect picnic perch, and even a few rocky outcrops that’ll make you feel like you’re standing on top of the world. 💭 Question for you: If you could only bring one thing to enjoy at a mountain overlook — would it be your camera, a good book, or your favorite snack? 👋 G’day, I’m Marcelle @justagirlfromoz — your Aussie guide to America’s great outdoors! I live on the road full-time, chasing epic hikes, hidden lakes, and bucket-list adventures so you can skip the research and dive straight into the experience. #buzzardrock #nationalparks #shenandoahnationalpark #virginiaoutdoors #virginiahikes #visitvirginia #hikingva #blueridgemountains #virginiaisforlovers #outdooradventures #hikingusa #womenwhohike #hikemoreworryless #getoutside #bucketlistadventures #travelusa #roadtripusa #wanderlust #exploremore #naturelover #justagirlfromoz

12 trails to hike near DC ⇉ 📌 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 🥾🙌 If one of your goals this year is to spend more time outside, we’ve got you!! Here are 10 of our favorite trails within a few hours of DC andddd some local businesses where you can quench your thirst post-adventure… ⚠️ BUT FIRST - promise to always practice leave no trace (stay on trail, follow posted rules, respect wildlife and the humans you’re sharing the trail with, pack out your trash, including food scraps, & park only where you’re allowed) to keep our natural spaces beautiful. Also, be sure to look these trails up (we use @alltrails) ahead of time, packing the 10 essentials, and know your limits before heading out!! 🫶🫶 📍Buzzard Rock | GW Nat’l Forest —> 🚗 1.5hrs 🍺: @Vibrissa_beer 📍Old Rag | Shenandoah Nat’l Park (permit required) —> 🚗 2hrs 🍺: @shotwellrunbrewingco 🍷@sharp_rock_vinyards 📍Halfmoon Mountain —> 🚗 2hrs ☕️: @Drifters_Cafe304 🥧 @wardensvillegardenmarketwv 🍺/🍕 @lostrivertradingpost 📍 Chimney Rock | Catoctin Mtn Park —> 🚗 1hr 🍺: @breweryfire 🍷: @catoctinbreezevineyard 📍 Maryland Heights —> 🚗 1.5hrs 🍺: @HarpersFerryBrewing 📍Raven Rocks —> 🚗 2hrs 🍺: @bearchasebrew 📍 Strickler Knob | GW Nat’l Forest —> 🚗 2.5hrs 🍺: @hawksbillbrewingco 📍 Annapolis Rock via the AT —> 🚗 1hr 🍺: @idiombrewingco 📍 Olmsted Island Trail | Great Falls NP —> 🚗 1hr 🍺: @oldanglers 📍 Big Schloss | GW Nat’l Forest —> 🚗 2hrs 🍺: @wdstkbrewhouse 🍺: @swovercreekfarms 📍 Loudoun Heights —> 🚗 90mins 🍺: @SmoketownBrewing 📍 Cranny Crow, Lost River, WV —> 🚗 2hrs 🍺/🍕: @lostandfoundlrv —— Follow for more adventure ideas near DC (& beyond) and know that our DMs are open if you have questions, want hiking/gear recommendations, or would like to make a weekend of the trek 🌿🥾🫶 Have you hiked any of these trails? Let us know, which one is your favorite OR at the top of your list? Happy Hiking!!! XOXO, Aleah & Seth —— #midatlantic #dcblogger #roadtripusa #adventuretravel #eastcoasttravel #hikemore

Journey to Buzzard Rock in a secret section of Harpers Ferry! #harpersferry #harpersferrywv #buzzardrock #lovettsville

Park rangers at Black Rock Mountain State Park captured video of a significant cliff collapse earlier this week. The footage shows a large section of the dark-colored biotite gneiss rock face breaking away and crashing into the valley below. Officials say no injuries were reported, and the affected trail section has been temporarily closed as a precaution. - Callie 👉 #BlueRidge #BreakingNews #BlackRockMountain #CliffCollapse #ViewerVideo #CaughtOnCamera #GeorgiaMountains #OnlyInBlueRidge #LocalNews #ViralVideo #blueridgebreakingnews

It’s a beautiful day to hike! Buzzard Rock on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/buzzard-rock?sh=uiqhoj #Godscreation #virginiahikingtrails #virginiahiking #VA #virginia #hikingadventures #hiking #buzzardrock #onlyinvirginia #frontroyal #frontroyalva #georgewashingtonandjeffersonnationalforest #naturelovers #natureseekers #naturegram #visitvirginia #visitva #loveva

Buzzard Rock with my girls 🐶🐶 #hiking #hikingwithdogs #buzzardrock #dogsofinstagram #beagle