Bears Den Overlook: An Easy Hike to Scenic Views An easy 1 9-mile out-and-back hike in Bluemont, Virginia leads hikers to Bears Den Overlook, a rocky outcrop with spectacular west-facing views This family-friendly hike largely follows the white-blazed Appalachian Trail from the parking area on Route 7 at Snickers Gap
Bears Den Overlook Hike in Bluemont Virginia: Routes and Tips Here are four possible routes for hiking Bears Den, each with differing levels of challenge and distance This is the shortest and easiest way to reach the beautiful overlook The parking area is only a few hundred feet from the viewpoint, on mostly level ground Set your GPS to Bears Den Hostel
Bears Den Overlook, Bluemont, Virginia - The Outbound Follow the trail about a mile to the top and the Bears Den outlook is at the top Start your hike a little before sunset and get to the top to see one of the best, and little known sunsets in the Shenandoah Valley
Bears Den Overlook - Visit Loudoun At 1,350 feet, the Bears Den Rocks provide a panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains The westward-looking view provides a prime spot for the sunset The overlook has a unique rock formation with a number of outcroppings for sitting and enjoying
Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail – An official hiker hostel in . . . The lodge is 150 yards from the Appalachian Trail There you stand in the middle of the Roller Coaster section, a 13 5-mile up and down rocky path that offers challenging hiking, scenic overlooks, and bubbling mountain stream crossings
Bears Den Overlook Hike - Bluemont, Virginia | MyHikes Bears Den Overlook is an easy 1 7-mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail near Bluemont, VA, offering a western-facing overlook with potential for sunset views
Bear’s Den Hikes - Northern Virginia Magazine There are a number of challenging hikes that originate from Bear’s Den, but there are also a surprising number of family friendly hikes Those with young kids will want to check out the mile-long Nature Trail, an easy, colorful autumn hike option, or the half-mile-long historic trail
Bears Den Overlook — Appalachian Trail - East Coast Hiker TL;DR: Bears Den Overlook is a 1 2-mile out-and-back on the Appalachian Trail near Bluemont, Virginia Just 150 feet of elevation gain, a rocky scramble in the middle, and a wide-open rock ledge with views across the Shenandoah Valley
Bears Den Overlook Hike - INTO THE YONDER Bears Den is a fun filled short day hike in Bluemont, Va You can easily add to your hike by pairing this hike up with Ravens Rocks (they share the same parking lot) To get to the Bears Den Overlook you will use the Appalachian Trail, the entrance is found at the middle of the parking lot