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Outdoors Blue Ridge Parkway MP 6, Shenandoah

Humpback Rocks

An outdoor spot in Blue Ridge Parkway MP 6, Shenandoah, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Humpback Rocks in Blue Ridge Parkway MP 6, Shenandoah
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Why go

Steep 1-mile climb to rocky outcrops near the Parkway's northern start, plus a restored farm.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Shenandoah, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Blue Mountain Brewery, 5.2 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 6
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 2 closest curated picks in Shenandoah, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Blue Mountain Brewery

    Farm brewery with hop fields and mountain views near Afton.

    Drinks · 5.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Crozet Pizza

    Wood-fired pizza in a small-town spot running since 1977.

    Food · 13 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Humpback Rocks is a stop on our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Shenandoah

3 more curated outdoor spots in Shenandoah. See the full Shenandoah guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Shenandoah run from 34°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Humpback Rocks itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Shenandoah from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Shenandoah weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Humpback Rocks, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge Parkway, Lyndhurst, VA 22952, USA
Coordinates
37.97277, -78.89947
Destination
Shenandoah, Virginia

Humpback Rocks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Humpback Rocks?

Plan on about 2 hours at Humpback Rocks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Humpback Rocks?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Use the visitor center lot at milepost 5.8.

Is Humpback Rocks free?

Yes, we list Humpback Rocks as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Humpback Rocks?

Humpback Rocks is at Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge Parkway, Lyndhurst, VA 22952, USA, in Blue Ridge Parkway MP 6. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Humpback Rocks?

Humpback Rocks appears on Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Shenandoah.

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