Place

Marys Rock Summit Trailhead

A man in a green shirt and backwards ball cap gazes out over a valley below from a mountain top.

Quick Facts
Location:
Panorama Parking Area (mile 31.5)

Many legends surround the name of this hike, but there is no denying the beautiful westward views that it provides of the Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain. Pets must be on a physical leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Note that very limited closures are in effect in an effort to prevent further degradation of important outcrop ecosystems on Marys Rock.


Distance: 3.7-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Moderate (hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 1,210 feet


Hike Description 

  1. From the trailhead located in the back of the Panorama Parking Area (mile 31.5), take the short connector trail to the Appalachian Trail and go left (south).
  2. At the trailpost take a right to the viewpoint.
  3. Retrace your steps back to the parking area.

Shenandoah National Park

Last updated: July 20, 2021