Blackrock Summit Via Brown's Gap - 5 moderate miles

Black Rock Summit has amazing views. Our hike will start at the Browns Gap parking area (mile post 83 in Shenandoah National Park). This is an out and back which will take us about 2 1/2 hours. From the parking area, we will hike south on the Appalachian Trail until we reach Skyline Drive. We will cross Skyline Drive and follow the trial up to Black Rock Summit. We will stop for a quick snack, finsh the Summit loop and head back to Brown's Gap. Here is the All Trails description. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/black-rock-summit-via-browns-gap

A few notes:

• Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome
• I am bossy about water so please be sure to have plenty.
• Sunscreen and bug spray, please.
• There is a $30 fee to enter the Park.
• I limit my mountain hikes to 14 people.
• I do not allow guests on the weekend to accommodate our hikers who can't hike during the week.
• I don't hike in the rain and will cancel if the weather is nasty.

Difficulty: Moderate. This hike has 630' of elevation gain.

RSVP: If you find that you're not going to be able to attend the hike, please update your RSVP to "No" as soon as possible. This allows those on the waitlist to have the opportunity to attend. No-shows will not be allowed on future hikes.

Disclaimer: GetHiking Charlottesville's Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone.