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The trail was good but parking was very limited. Make sure you have a backup
I use this location to get to Buzzard Rocks, which is a great overlook on the Appalachian Trail. Once you park, you follow the path for about 5 minutes. The path will turn to a T. You turn left and walk for about a half hour. It is a straight, relatively flat path. It gets steep towards the end but that is because you are going up to get to the view. Once you climb the rock stairs, on the left should be a sign on a tree saying Buzzard Rocks. Turn left and climb up the hill. The path splits until a Y. The right has a decent view but is very rocky, the left takes you down a path with big boulders you have to cross. Keep going and it will open up into a big, beautiful overlook.
The trail is in excellent shape.
Thanks to all of the volunteers who have kept it up!
I was disappointed that the view I've loved for over 55 years, is no longer visible from Buzzard's Rock -- near Harpers Ferry, above Shannondale Springs area.
The trees have overgrown to a height which obscures 90% of the Shenandoah Valley below.
Can't blame NATURE, can I?
The outcropping of rocks is still a wonderful place to stop, and watch the buzzards, as they watch you
Please be aware of rattlesnakes among the rocks.
I've come face-to-face with TWO of them, sunning themselves in the nooks and crannies of these boulders.
None seen this time, but always vigilant.
BTW, experiencing their "rattle" is awesome, nonetheless.
I experienced something that I can only describe as "a primal response".
From 24" away, I didn't so much "hear it", but "FELT IT"!
It was like having a dozen Cicadas, all making their noise at once -- on the BACK OF MY NECK! 😳
Unbelievable.
But please, don't attempt to find out yourself.
I'm just lucky he remained all coiled up, and let me off with a warning, that "unseasonably warm February day" when we met -- otherwise, you wouldn't be reading this 🤨
Thanks to all of the volunteers who have kept it up!
I was disappointed that the view I've loved for over 55 years, is no longer visible from Buzzard's Rock -- near Harpers Ferry, above Shannondale Springs area.
The trees have overgrown to a height which obscures 90% of the Shenandoah Valley below.
Can't blame NATURE, can I?
The outcropping of rocks is still a wonderful place to stop, and watch the buzzards, as they watch you
Please be aware of rattlesnakes among the rocks.
I've come face-to-face with TWO of them, sunning themselves in the nooks and crannies of these boulders.
None seen this time, but always vigilant.
BTW, experiencing their "rattle" is awesome, nonetheless.
I experienced something that I can only describe as "a primal response".
From 24" away, I didn't so much "hear it", but "FELT IT"!
It was like having a dozen Cicadas, all making their noise at once -- on the BACK OF MY NECK! 😳
Unbelievable.
But please, don't attempt to find out yourself.
I'm just lucky he remained all coiled up, and let me off with a warning, that "unseasonably warm February day" when we met -- otherwise, you wouldn't be reading this 🤨
Not recommended as AT access point.
as it was noted by another reviewer - it's no parking there, but also note that the "road" is in such a condition that access requires proper SUV, so unless you have one - do not attempt
No parking here, but if you live in Shannondale, you can walk to this access point, or get a ride. Consider an Appalachian Trail shuttle. Very easy access to the Appalachian Trail. This former road used to carry US Presidents to the Shannondale resort.
