Bearfence Mountain in Shenandoah National Park, VA

Hike Bearfence Mountain Shenandoah National Park, VA

Class 2 1.2 miles 300 gain <1 hr Loop May 19, 2016
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Bearfence Mountain is a short hike within Shenandoah National Park, but is unique for its scrambling. The blue-blazed trail starts from the trailhead and heads to the north ridge of Bearfence Mountain, where wooden stairs lead to the start of the scramble. The scramble is short and fun and sort of a rare occurence out east, and it leads to Bearfence Mountain's pretty summit for great views. I had fog, but I'm sure it's a nice overlook. If you want to see the viewpoint and skip the fun scramble, at a junction toward the start of the hike that avoids the rock-hopping.

For more scrambling with a larger objective, check out nearby Old Rag Mountain.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Bearfence Mountain
3560 ft
320 rise

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Starting along the Bearfence Mountain Trail.
Starting along the Bearfence Mountain Trail.
Reaching the start of the scrambling.
Reaching the start of the scrambling.
It was foggy, but the eerie vibe made the hike all the more interesting.
It was foggy, but the eerie vibe made the hike all the more interesting.
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The scramble.
The scramble.
Fun scrambling to the summit of Bearfence Mountain.
Fun scrambling to the summit of Bearfence Mountain.
Bearfence Mountain.
Bearfence Mountain.
A view back along the scramble.
A view back along the scramble.
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