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At 2,981 feet, Turk Mountain offers a stunning panoramic view of the area. The final stretch to the summit is rocky and might require a bit of walking, but the views make the challenge worthwhile.

Turk Mountain is a summit with easy access close to Crimora; the hike to the peak is short but enjoyable. Though not a very high summit, it has an expansive 360 degree view of the surroundings from the top. Turk Mountain is in the south section of Shenandoah National Park, which charges a fee to enter; you can find more information at: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Bald Mountain is a 3250 ft high grassy peak with views of Saint’s Mary Wilderness. The bald is reached after 4.5 km of hiking and is a great place to rest and appreciate the expansive views. This is one of the best overlooks in the vicinity due to its wonderful views, so enjoy it! This bald is also not the most popular one in GWNF, so you might find some quietness there.

In Saint Mary’s Wilderness you can find this small and beautifull waterfall with very nice swimming holes and crystal clear water, all surrounded by forest with rocky walls. The hike to the waterfall involves some stream crossings and has some rocky parts; hiking shoes are recommended here. The waterfall can be busy in summer, but it is still possible to find some solitude there depending on the day and the season.

Elliott Knob is a challenging summit in the Appalachian Mountains, it is the highest peak in Augusta County and one of the highest in Virginia, sitting at 4,463 ft. The summit is covered by grass and it has a fire tower with amazing panoramic views of George Washington National Forest. The trail to the summit passes by some small waterfalls and goes to a fire road that is quite steep. Be aware of snakes.

Just a little almost hidden outlook to the right of trail going up the mountain, there’s a rock outcropping and gorgeous views!!!

At Milepost 13.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the 3 Ridges Mountain Overlook. You are at an elevation of 2,800 feet at the overlook, but the highest summit you can see from here is 3,900 feet. The Appalachian Trail also crosses the road here, so it can be a sort of busy overlook at times.

Ravens Roost Overlook is at Milepost 10.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most popular overlooks in this part of Virginia. From an elevation of 3,200 feet, you can look down into the old farming valley and along mountain ridges running perpendicular to the parkway.