Near Hawksbill Mountain Trail
Heading down into the Devil's Anus!
Near Hawksbill Mountain Trail
Fall leaves everywhere.
Near Hawksbill Mountain Trail
Iced over!
Near Hawksbill Mountain Trail
This is a great Gorge!
Near Hawksbill Mountain Trail
Checking out the gorge!

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Hawksbill Mountain Trail

4.9 (25 Ratings)
A short hike to majestic 360-degree views from the summit of Hawksbill.
0.9
mi
Distance
699
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Ten person group size limit.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.94mi
Distance
699ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
4,028ft
High Point
3,322ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hawksbill Trail is a great summit trail to an incredible summit. The trail is technical and gets steadily steeper as you go, but the 360-degree views from the summit are totally worth it. Link this trail up with the Jonas Ridge Trail, and you have a great out-and-back, or you could loop it with the gravel road.

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