Summit

Hawksbill summit

The highest point in Shenandoah National Park, with a viewing platform at the top.

Stays near here on the map

The shortest route starts at Upper Hawksbill, mile 46.5.

Hikes that reach Hawksbill summit

Easiest Dogs OK

Hawksbill Summit

2.1 mi · 520 ft gain · 1 hr 30 min

Upper Hawksbill lot, mile 46.5

Where to stay, by the drive to the trailhead

Rank on the map

Ordered by drive time to the parking area, then by how close the stay is to this area and how complete and current its listing is. How ranking works.

Unclaimed

Skyland

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 41.7

9min drive

3.7 mi by road · 2.7 mi straight

Unclaimed

Big Meadows Lodge

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 51

15min drive

5.6 mi by road · 3.1 mi straight

Unclaimed

Big Meadows Campground

National park campground (reservation only) · Skyline Drive, mile 51

15min drive

5.4 mi by road · 2.9 mi straight

Unclaimed

Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

24min drive

10.8 mi by road · 9.3 mi straight

Unclaimed

Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

45min drive

21.6 mi by road · 11.5 mi straight

Unclaimed

The Inn at Little Washington

Country inn · Washington

54min drive

27.5 mi by road · 16.8 mi straight

2 more beyond 60 minutes

Unclaimed Some pet-friendly units

Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges

Lodge rooms, cabins, farmhouses and campground · Syria

1 hr 17 mindrive

41.1 mi by road · 5.9 mi straight

Host verified Dogs welcome

Birch's Library

Cabin, 1865 homestead · Syria

1 hr 34 mindrive

40.8 mi by road · 3.1 mi straight

Sources

Upper Hawksbill Summit, National Park Service. Page updated Aug 21, 2023. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
OpenStreetMap (coordinates and road network), OpenStreetMap contributors. Checked Oct 19, 2026.

Checked October 19, 2026.