4.9km
Total Distance
244m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A loop from the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, through forest to the top of Harkening Hill with a view of Sharp Top, and back past Balance Rock, a big boulder perched on a smaller one.

Route Map

Along the trail

Parking
68m from the start
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Harkening Hill Loop

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate