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Humpback Rocks Trail – View from Humpback Rocks loop from Rockfish Gap

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United States

Virginia

Augusta County

Humpback Rocks Trail – View from Humpback Rocks loop from Rockfish Gap

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Humpback Rocks Trail – View from Humpback Rocks loop from Rockfish Gap

04:40

34.4km

1,120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

George Washington National Forest

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13.4 km

It's worth parking your bike at the visitor center to hike the short walk to the top of Humpback Rocks. The views over the parkway are spectacular. The visitor center has exhibitions on historic mountain farming life that are also worth checking out.

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Humpback Rocks Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Humpback Rocks Trail begins at the south end of the Humpback Gap. About a half-mile up the blue-blazed trail, hikers can take a spur trail on the left to reach Humpback Rocks, enjoying a strenuous 700-foot climb that rewards with stunning views of the Rockfish and Shenandoah Valleys. Continuing straight at the fork, hikers can reach the summit of Humpback Mountain for more great views. The trail is marked with blue blazes and sometimes white when part of the Appalachian Trail.

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16.0 km

View from Humpback Rocks

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Humpback Rocks is a popular hiking destination due to its accessibility from the Blue Ridge Parkway and I-64. The trail leads to a greenstone outcrop near the peak of Humpback Mountain, with a summit elevation of 3,080 feet. The name comes from the "hump" in the rock formation, which gives the mountain its name, making it stand out from the surrounding, more vegetated peaks. While the views are spectacular, be cautious, especially when the rocks are wet, and try to overlook the occasional disappointing graffiti in some areas.

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24.9 km

Paul C. Wolfe Shelter

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2-story shelter with the possibility of bear hanging. Fire pit and picnic area are also available.

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34.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

4.71 km

2.15 km

434 m

363 m

308 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

4.48 km

2.67 km

437 m

154 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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