Plan with
Confidence
In accordance with posted closures at the Montebello Fish Hatchery, this out-and-back rxh is now shown using the access from Cash Hollow Road, 3.1 miles in on Meadows Lane. Another alternative is the Crabtree Meadows parking area.
Path Type
There and Back
Head south from the large parking area along the road to link up with the Appalachian Trail (AT: Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail). Turn right (west) to follow the AT up a few switchbacks and a couple climbs before looking for the blue-blazed Spy Rock Spur to the left (south). The grades ease up as you reach the top of this knob below Maintop Mountain as the expansive views unfold before you. Of course, having a place like this to yourself would be beyond magical (try for an early sunrise hike!) but somehow the hard work and beauty involved in this hike make everything else seem insignificant.
No Condition Reports
Contributors