{"id":519,"date":"2019-06-25T21:58:54","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T21:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adfranks.com\/hike\/?p=519"},"modified":"2023-02-19T22:23:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T22:23:16","slug":"marys-rock-via-the-buck-hollow-and-meadow-spring-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adfranks.com\/hike\/marys-rock-via-the-buck-hollow-and-meadow-spring-trails\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary’s Rock via the Buck Hollow and Meadow Spring Trails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Virginia, this hike takes you from the eastern side of the mountains to a view west. Much of it will give you a workout within the lush Virginian forest, but clear views are to be had at Mary\u2019s Rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As an out and back, this hike is about 8 miles. Take the Buck Hollow Trail up through the Virginian woods along a stream. Eventually you\u2019ll come to a parking lot along Skyline Drive. Take a left along Skyline Drive for a moment, then cross the road to take the Meadow Spring Trail. Once you hit the Appalachian Trail, take a right and before you know it, you\u2019ll be at Mary\u2019s Rock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you climb to the top of the rock to gain a higher vantage point or not, the views from Mary\u2019s Rock are beautiful. You can take your time here, if you\u2019d like, and soak it all in. It would be a good time to hydrate, eat a bit and rest up for the journey back the way you came.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hike begins off of Route 211, east of the Thorton Gap Entrance to Shenandoah National Park. There is a small area for cars to park immediately off the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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