Sat, Mar 18
|Skyland, SNP
Hike: SNP: Appalachian Trail, Skyland to Thornton Gap, VA
Starting at the Skyland area, we will pass along some of the best overlooks in the park.
Time & Location
Mar 18, 2023, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
Skyland, SNP, Skyland Upper Loop Mile 41, Luray, VA 22835, USA
About the Event
$36 plus park fee.  Long hike: 9½ mi., 1550 ft. ascent. Moderate hike: 5½ mi., 850 ft. ascent.
Long hikers begin at Skyland and go along the AT over Stony Man to the Pinnacles picnic area. Â Moderate hikers will begin at the picnic area. Â Both hikers will go along the AT past the Jewell Hollow overlook and up and down the Pinnacle before descending to Thornton Gap. Â The hike includes an optional there-and-back to Marys Rock. Â Afterwards we plan to stop at the Copper Fox distillery, where participants may take a tour of its production facilities.Â