#Sharp Top Mountain

Sharp Top Mountain, Virginia Elevation: 3,875 ft or 1,181 m Trail: Sharp Top Trail Gain: 1,250 ft or 381 m Length: 3.1 miles or 4.9 km Time: 2-3 hours Difficulty: 3/10 #hiking #mountains #virginia #sharptopmountain #outdoors

This hugely underrated hike in Virginia is called Sharp Top Mountain ⛰️ Elevated at 3,875 feet, the views are breathtaking. If you don’t want to do the full hike to the top, there is a shuttle service available to take you almost all the way up! They’ll drop you off within 1,500 feet, and then it’s just a short walk from there! Add this to your list of must-do hikes in Virginia!! 😍 (ad) @destinationbedfordva

Here’s my proof that beautiful views don’t always take a long hike. ⛰️ Sharp Top Mountain is short, steep, and easily one of my favorite climbs in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I can’t believe it took me almost 10 years to finally hike this one! This 3-mile round-trip trail sits at milepost 86 along the @blueridgenps in the Peaks of Otter area. Don’t let the distance fool you, it’s a steady, hard-rated climb that gains about 1,300 feet before opening up to 360° summit views that make every step worth it. 🚗 Parking fills up fast, so plan to start early or visit on a weekday if you can! 🌱 As always, follow Leave No Trace principles — pack out what you pack in and respect the wildlife that call this area home.
 💧 Water and restrooms are available seasonally at the Sharp Top Store near the trailhead. P.S. My favorite hiking gear picks + an AllTrails+ discount are linked in my bio if you’re planning a Blue Ridge adventure! . . . #SharpTopMountain #PeaksOfOtter #BlueRidgeMountains #BlueRidgeParkway #VirginiaHikes #VisitVirginia #HikingVirginia #VirginiaIsForLovers #EastCoastHikes #BedfordVA #GetOutAndGo #girlswhohikevirginia

Sharp Top kicked my butt… but wow was it worth it. If you're thinking about hiking it, here’s a real look at what the trail is like — rocky terrain, steep sections, and views that make you forget your legs are burning. We made it to the top for sunrise and it was absolutely unreal. 🌄 If you’re planning to go: • wear good shoes • bring water • take your time • and don’t quit… the view is worth it. #hikingtrails #outdooradventures #blueridgemountains #sharptopmountain

Best Mountain Fall hike in Virginia with 360-degree scenic view ✨💫🍁 Tag someone who loves hiking in the Fall ☺️🍂 If you’re planning to road trip through the Blue Ridge Parkway, you have to make is this stop! One of Virginia’s coolest hikes is the trek up to Sharp Top Mountain (3,875 feet). It’s just a 1.5-mile trail, but you’ll be climbing 1,300 vertical feet through the woods and switchbacks to reach the rocky summit with epic 360° views of the Peaks of Otter and surrounding landscape. 🥾 3.3 miles (total) Out & back 🏃🏻‍♀️Elevation Gain 1,253 ft 💪🏻 Moderate 🚗 Free 🐶 Dogs allowed - this maybe strenuous for dogs who aren’t used to hiking. ⛔️ PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN EXPLORING OUTDOORS: - DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY - RESPECT WILDLIFE - BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS for more info: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #hikingvirginia #adventurewithdog Best Fall Hike in Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway.

Well. Hiking IS everything. ✨ Sharp Top Mountain, VA. . . . #hiking #hikingculture #hikerbabes #hikemore #hike #virginia #blueridheparkway #nps #mountain #mountains #views #viewsfordays #solotravel #roadtrip #roadtrippin #outdoorsy #optoutside #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturelovers

Would you do this? Knife Edge, Capital Peak at 13,600ft

Living life on the edge…quite literally! ⛰️😬Sorry mom, but when the views are this epic, a little danger is just the price of admission 🥾The trail up Capitol Peak is one of my favorite routes in all of Colorado. The knife edge is the most famous part, with sheer drops on either side. However, the rest of the way to the summit has some awesome scrambling and exposure! I just scooted across the knife edge, with one leg on each side, but some people walked across! No thanks 😅 #livingontheedge #adventuretime #capitolpeak #colorado #coloradomountains #colorado14ers #altitudeattitude #knifeedge #peakbagging #coloradolife #coloradolive #coloradolove

Sharp Top Mountain. Virginia. #sharptopmountain #virginiaisforlovers #virginiahike #mountainhike

Best Mountain Fall hike in Virginia with 360-degree scenic view ✨💫🍁 Tag someone who loves hiking in the Fall ☺️🍂 video taken: 10/25/21 One of the most popular trails in all of Virginia is the strenuous climb up to the rocky summit of Sharp Top Mountain (3,875 feet). This 1.5-mile trail ascends 1,300 vertical feet through the forests on Sharp Top Mountain to spectacular 360° views of the Peaks of Otter and surrounding landscape. 🥾 3.3 miles (total) Out & back 🏃🏻‍♀️Elevation Gain 1,253 ft 💪🏻 Moderate 🚗 Free 🐶 Dogs allowed - this maybe strenuous for dogs who aren’t used to hiking. Source: alltrails | nps.gov ⛔️ PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN EXPLORING OUTDOORS: - DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY - RESPECT WILDLIFE - BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS for more info: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #hikingvirginia #loveva #vaoutdoors #fallinvirginia

I don’t think I’ll ever quite get over getting to wonder over these blue ridges. 📍Sharp Top Mountain, Bedford, VA #sharptopmountain #hiking #peaksofotter #thisismycathedral

Trail: Sharp Top Mountain (3875 ft), 3.2 mile out and back trail considered a very technical steep and rocky climbing route with an elevation gain of 1259ft. This trail is always my go-to training route for my ultra marathons. On Saturday I met so many amazing hikers and inspired one another to reach the summit which offers a 360 view. Also, first time I met so many Nepalese in the trail, some from Ohio and Fairfax. Food/drink : I consumed 7 liters of water, real food and race food (NeverSecond energy bars, gels and drink mixed) within 5hours and 30 minutes. I have been using this product since March 2025 for Arizona Monster 300. Tips: - Carry enough water and snacks - Trail/hiking shoe - Trekking poles - Bug spray - Dress in layers, as the weather can change quickly - Shuttle bus service which drops hikers within 0.25 miles of the summit. #sharptopmountain #virginiaforlovers #adventure #neversecond #नेपाली_ultrarunner_चा