Near Trayfoot Mountain Summit
Shenandoah afternoon.
Near Trayfoot Mountain Summit
Beautiful view from the rocks at Blackrock Summit.
Near Trayfoot Mountain Summit
Looking towards Trayfoot from the Trayfoot Mountain trail at the viewpoint under Blackrock summit.
Near Trayfoot Mountain Summit
Looking up the rock pile to Blackrock from the viewpoint on Trayfoot Mountain trail underneath Blackrock Summit.
Near Trayfoot Mountain Summit
Looking back to the Trayfoot ridgeline that must be traversed to get here.

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Trayfoot Mountain Summit

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Extend your Blackrock Summit hike to summit Trayfoot Mountain.
2.8
mi
Distance
785
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.82mi
Distance
785ft
Elevation Gain
785ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,372ft
High Point
2,915ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This hike starts from the Blackrock Summit parking area. You'll hike along the AT on an easy uphill climb to Blackrock Summit. Turning northwest (right) you meet up with the Trayfoot Mountain Trail with a more moderate climb to the top of Trayfoot. There is not much for views at the Trayfoot summit unless the leaves have fallen.

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Contributors
Ryan William