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 and parking lot at Bears Den Park that you can loop around during your hike.

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Location: Clarke County, Virginia, United States

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