Lewis Peak Hike-9 Miles-Moderately Strenuous

Starting Point - Brown Gap

Ending Point - Brown Gap

Hike Distance/Rating - 9 Miles/Moderately Strenuous

Trailhead GPS Coordinates - [38.240861, -78.710976]( "Get Directions")

PLEASE NOTE - This is a hike for experienced hikers. We are going to be hiking into a remote part of Shenandoah National Park. This is not a hike for novice or inexperienced hikers. The hike leader will be more selective with this hike when it comes to allowing people on the hike.

Hike Highlights - Brown Gap, Appalachian Trail, Big Run Loop Trail, Rockytop Trail, Lewis Peak Trail, Lewis Peak Summit Trail, Wintertime Ridgeline Vistas and Views, 360-Degree Views of Lewis Peak

Hike Details - This is one of my all time favorite hikes in Shenandoah National Park. This hike in the South District of Shenandoah National Park will take us to a remote peak with a 360-degree view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, and the Massanutten Ridge. We will start from the Brown Gap Parking Area. We will start with a 0.5-mile climb up to the junction with the Big Run Loop Trail. We will turn left on the Big Run Loop Trail. We will emerge onto the ridgeline that will take us out to Lewis Peak. We will continue past the Austin Mountain Trail and Rockytop Trail. We will continue onto the Lewis Peak Trail. The Lewis Peak Trail will take us to the Summit Trail. The Summit Trail will take us up to the summit of Lewis Peak and our turnaround spot. After soaking in the views, eating lunch, and taking many pictures, we will retrace our steps back to the cars. There will be an optional post hike at one of the breweries near Crozet.

What to Bring - Broken in Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, Lunch/Snacks, 3 to 5 Liters of Water/Electrolytes, First Aid Kit, Good Day Pack, Camera, Tick Repellent, Money for Your Driver, Layers of Clothing for colder winter Weather, Beanies, Gloves