Lewis Peak-Fall Colors-9 Miles-Moderately Strenuous
Details
Starting Point - Brown Gap Parking Area
Ending Point - Brown Gap Parking Area
Hike Distance/Rating - 9 Miles/Moderately Strenuous
Trailhead GPS Coordinates - 38.240526, -78.711037
PLEASE NOTE - This is a moderately strenuous hike to one of the remote peaks in the South District of Shenandoah National Park. This is going to primarily be a ridgeline hike before we summit Lewis Peak. There are no vetting questions. However, this cannot be your first hike. I will review past hike attendance before allowing people onto this hike. You can email me at patrickcory@hotmail.com to convince me to allow you on the hike.
Hike Highlights - Brown Gap, Appalachian Trail, Big Run Loop Trail, Rockytop Trail, Lewis Peak Trail, Lewis Peak Summit Trail, Multiple Ridgeline Views, Peak Fall Colors, Remote 360-Degree Views from Lewis Peak
Hike Details - In terms of favorite fall hikes in Shenandoah National Park, it does not get better than the hike out to Lewis Peak. The hike features ridgeline views in the peak Fall colors, rockfalls, and a stunning view from the summit of Lewis Peak. This hike starts from the Brown Gap Parking Area. We will hike the Appalachian Trail northbound to the junction with the Big Run Loop Trail. We will turn left and make our way to the junction with the Big Run Loop Trail and Rockytop Trail. We will continue straight onto the Rockytop Trail. We will go past the Austin Mountain Trail and continue on the Rockytop Trail to the junction with the Lewis Peak Trail. We will stay straight on the Lewis Peak Trail past a rockfall to the Lewis Peak Summit Trail. The Lewis Peak Summit Trail will provide us with a 360-degree view. The summit of Lewis Peak will be our turn around spot and lunch spot. After soaking in the views, eating lunch, and taking lots of pictures we will retrace our steps back to the cars at Brown Gap. There will be an optional post hike at a brewery in the Crozet area.
What to Bring - Good Day Pack, Good Hiking Boots/Shoes, Layers for Cooler Fall Weather, Sunscreen, Tick Repellent, Lunch/Snacks, 3 to 5 Liters of Water/Electrolytes depending on the Weather, Camera, Money for your Driver is participating in the organized carpool, Money for the Post Hike, Trekking Poles, Beanies and Gloves, Snacks and Lunch, Park Pass