1.7 mi
Distance
899 ft
Elev. Gain
2h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Humpback Rocks Recreation Area unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 728 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 967 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 728 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Humpback Rocks, Milepost 5.8
National Park Service
- Hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Nellysford, VA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Augusta County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- George Washington National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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