Hawksbill Loop via Appalachian Trail()

2.9-mile circuit 2-hours hiking time Moderate 860-foot elevation gain From the north end of the Hawksbill Gap parking area at mile 45.5, take the short connector trail to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). At the trail post, turn left onto the A.T. south. Continue on the A.T. south to the trail post indicating the Salamander Trail. Go left onto the blue-blazed Salamander Trail and follow it to the summit. Be sure to take the short trail past the shelter to the viewing platform. To return to the parking area be sure to take the blue-blazed Lower (NOT the Upper) Hawksbill Trail

68. Partly cloudy, relatively cool, great temperature. Easy hike with Dabney. Great flowers on bottom section, which he really enjoyed.

Saw a beautiful buck and two eagle parents playing with their offspring in the sky

Hawksbill Trail

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