Bluff Mountain in Jefferson National Forest, VA

Hike Bluff Mountain Jefferson National Forest, VA

Class 1 3.8 miles 1400 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Jun 22, 2020
Effort
Beauty
Personality
Solitude

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The hike to Bluff Mountain starts off the Blue Ridge Parkway at a paved parking area. I crossed the road and followed the Appalachian Trail up a somewhat steep section. It was short-lived since the trail then started meandering south along a forested ridge without much elevation gain. The Appalachian Trail then ascended to the summit, where there were some nice views on the very small grassy summit bald. Also on the summit were the remains of a concrete something-or-other. I returned the way I came.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Bluff Mountain
3372 ft
1252 rise

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Starting up to Bluff Mountain.
Starting up to Bluff Mountain.
Somewhat steep start to the hike.
Somewhat steep start to the hike.
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Following the forested ridge.
Following the forested ridge.
Bluff Mountain visible ahead through the trees.
Bluff Mountain visible ahead through the trees.
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After some mellow ridge walking, the trail ascends again.
After some mellow ridge walking, the trail ascends again.
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Some minor views on the way up.
Some minor views on the way up.
Looking back as I ascend.
Looking back as I ascend.
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Looking back toward the Appalachian Trail at the summit of Bluff Mountain.
Looking back toward the Appalachian Trail at the summit of Bluff Mountain.
Bluff Mountain summit, view back toward the trail I came up on.
Bluff Mountain summit, view back toward the trail I came up on.
Bluff Mountain summit.
Bluff Mountain summit.
Close-up of the view.
Close-up of the view.

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