Craggy Dome from Greybeard Overlook Via

Craggy Dome from Greybeard Overlook Via

Page Type Page Type: Route
Location Lat/Lon: 35.70590°N / 82.3668°W
Additional Information Route Type: hike
Additional Information Time Required: Less than two hours
Additional Information Difficulty: Walk-up
Sign the Climber's Log

Approach


Start at the Greybeard View car park off of the Blue Ridge Parkway (mi. 363.4). From this parking area locate the Mountains-to-the-Sea-Trail at the south end of the parking area.

Route Description


From the Greybeard parking area, continue on the MST for a couple of mins. until the trail hits the parkway. Do not cross the parkway, rather follow the unanamed trail south along the ridge. There is a good unmaintained trail that heads to the summit from here.

Essential Gear


basic day hiking gear: raingear, sturdy trail shoes lightweight clothing.
GO LITE gear is highly recommended.

Miscellaneous Info


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