Hike Sharp Top Mountain Jefferson National Forest, VA

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Sharp Top Mountain is a popular hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway, and is one of the three "Peaks of Otter". The well-established trail leads along a pretty trail with some decent views along the way. Stone staircases were sporadically placed for the last half mile, but I'm not really sure why. They did add a nice visual difference from the otherwise forested trails I've been hiking over the last few days, so that was nice. The summit is a highly developed concrete staircase/cabin/lookout. I suppose techincally the summit block requires a Class 2 move. Great views all around.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Sharp Top Mountain

3862 ft

1262 rise

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Starting from the well-developed trailhead for Sharp Top Mountain.

The first half mile of the Sharp Top Mountain Trail is particularly well-groomed.

After crossing a dirt road, the trail becomes slightly less well-maintained.

Looking back down as the trail ascends.

Some stairs on the ascent.

A couple of nice views on the ascent.

Very pretty mossy rocks and stairs added some personality to the trail.

Junction with the Buzzards Roost viewpoint. Sharp Top Mountain goes left.

More very pretty stairs constructed on the way up to Sharp Top Mountain.

Sharp Top Mountain ahead.

Shelter on Sharp Top Mountain.

Nice sign and comically over-constructed summit of Sharp Top Mountain.

Flat Top Mountain visible on the right.

Close-up of Flat Top Mountain

More summit shots of Sharp Top Mountain and the little shelter.

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