The Top 6 Attractions in Clarke County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Clarke County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Clarke County is a region where 6
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 17, 2025
Appalachian Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most important hiking routes in America. It runs on the Appalachian chain on the east coast of the United States of America.
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Bears Den Overlook
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Bears Den Overlook is a really popular lookout spot along the Appalachian Trail. The viewpoint peers over the Shenandoah River Valley from some rocky outcrops. There is a nearby hostel …
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Cool Spring Battlefield
Highlight • Historical Site
The Cool Spring Battlefield (often referred to as the Shenandoah River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield) is a historical location from the Civil War. There is a lot of history …
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Sam Moore Shelter
Highlight • Mountain Hut
The section of the Appalachian Trail leading to the Sam Moore Shelter is super well-marked with signs and blazes. The shelter, itself, is a standard primitive shelter that resembles many …
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Shenandoah River
Highlight • River
The Shenandoah River flows through both the Shenandoah and Page valleys. Flanked by the Appalachians on the west side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the river winds beautifully through rolling, rugged landscapes.
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Buzzard Hill viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Buzzard Hill is one of many lower summits you can hit while hiking this section of the Appalachian Trail. The summit only reaches up to 1,301 feet, but it's higher …
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