One of my favorite days in the park. I started out in foggy, drizzly weather at the parking lot. Along the way, the sun gradually came out. All of the spring wildflowers were in full bloom, and the views from Mary's Rock were spectacular.
Pete Castricone - Jun 14, 2013 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2013
Another bump on the AT
Another tiny bump along the boring Shenadoah AT.
Stu Brandel - Nov 11, 2012 4:53 pm Date Climbed: Nov 9, 2012
Warm vs. WINDY
Some parts of the snowy Meadow Springs trail were sunlit and warm, but exposure to a fierce wind on the west side of the ridge was nasty. I almost was blown over when I stood on the summit.
mlt205 - Aug 26, 2012 5:28 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2012
Nice Little Walk To The Top
Nice short hike, with a decent view from the top.
hightinerary - Jul 22, 2012 4:57 pm Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2017
There's Something about Marys Rock
Twice so far - July 2012 and November 2017. I like to stand on the true summit. Fun boulders, nice views.
Hiked from the base off RT 211 to the top, nice hike with steep sections and saw 2 black bear along the trail which made the climb from the bottom well worth it.
tioga - Oct 16, 2011 9:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2011
Up AT
Climbed with some friends via the AT from the Panorama Restaurant. Great view from the top!
AirborneBuff - Feb 21, 2011 8:55 am Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2011
Clear and Calm
Second time I have climbed Mary's Rock as part of an AT section hike. This time, day 2 of a trip from Bearfence Hut to Thornton Gap.
sparkes384 - Nov 25, 2010 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
A day off from work
A good day out in the SNP with Dave and Danny. Burgers and beer at the Thorton River Grill afterwards.
gkaufman - Feb 9, 2009 12:10 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2008
Excellent bushwack
Parked at the Mary's Rock tunnel overlook and bushwacked up and over the tunnel to the intersection with the AT where the bushwacking got too overgrown. Summit was empty, cold, and windy. The fall colors were mostly gone but there were still some making for a beautiful day.
Koba - Oct 20, 2008 12:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2008
North AT
Rocky summit is cool but the real less visited gem (or at least when I visited with Panorama closed) is the AT north of Mary's Rock coming down to Thornton Gap, wow!
This was back before I knew about crampons. They sure would have been helpful. Mary's maintains a commanding view of the area and is a great conditioning hike.
vanman798 - Sep 30, 2007 4:01 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2000
Several Times
I've walked to this rock several times. The views are nice. I can't pinpoint an exact date, but I know I did it one time the same week as Earth Day in 2000 (Earth day is always April 22).
CheesySciFi - Sep 21, 2007 4:20 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2006
A foggy and rainy day
My mom and I hiked up the Meadow Springs Trail to Mary's Rock. A light rain was falling and the forest was shrouded in mist. It made the hike a different experience from the clear days that I was used to.
Skyrune13 - Jun 25, 2023 7:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2023
Mary’s RockNice going up. Steep. Practically floating coming down cause of the grade. Pretty crowded, but we climbed over to the summit for some quiet.
mzelasko - Jan 14, 2019 8:09 am
day hike with wifeGood day hike for views in Shenandoah
ClimberZiggy - Feb 9, 2018 3:33 am Date Climbed: Feb 6, 2018
Ziggy Climb Log — Mary’s RockGreat climb, not too difficult!
cgard61 - Nov 6, 2017 9:41 am Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2017
AT from PanoramaBeautiful fall views. Lots of ladybugs at the top. It's worth the extra time to explore and scramble up all of the boulders to the south.
technicolorNH - May 14, 2015 4:48 pm Date Climbed: May 13, 2015
Nice overlookPretty good view of the gap below.
wanderweg83 - Feb 1, 2014 10:06 am
Mary's Rock/Pinnacle comboOne of my favorite days in the park. I started out in foggy, drizzly weather at the parking lot. Along the way, the sun gradually came out. All of the spring wildflowers were in full bloom, and the views from Mary's Rock were spectacular.
Pete Castricone - Jun 14, 2013 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2013
Another bump on the ATAnother tiny bump along the boring Shenadoah AT.
Stu Brandel - Nov 11, 2012 4:53 pm Date Climbed: Nov 9, 2012
Warm vs. WINDYSome parts of the snowy Meadow Springs trail were sunlit and warm, but exposure to a fierce wind on the west side of the ridge was nasty. I almost was blown over when I stood on the summit.
mlt205 - Aug 26, 2012 5:28 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2012
Nice Little Walk To The TopNice short hike, with a decent view from the top.
hightinerary - Jul 22, 2012 4:57 pm Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2017
There's Something about Marys RockTwice so far - July 2012 and November 2017. I like to stand on the true summit. Fun boulders, nice views.
wvasmith - Jul 19, 2012 12:12 am
Nice HikeHiked from the base off RT 211 to the top, nice hike with steep sections and saw 2 black bear along the trail which made the climb from the bottom well worth it.
mtwashingtonmonroe - Jul 15, 2012 7:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2012
Lovely MountainGreat views until the weather moved in!
tioga - Oct 16, 2011 9:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2011
Up ATClimbed with some friends via the AT from the Panorama Restaurant. Great view from the top!
AirborneBuff - Feb 21, 2011 8:55 am Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2011
Clear and CalmSecond time I have climbed Mary's Rock as part of an AT section hike. This time, day 2 of a trip from Bearfence Hut to Thornton Gap.
sparkes384 - Nov 25, 2010 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
A day off from workA good day out in the SNP with Dave and Danny. Burgers and beer at the Thorton River Grill afterwards.
gkaufman - Feb 9, 2009 12:10 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2008
Excellent bushwackParked at the Mary's Rock tunnel overlook and bushwacked up and over the tunnel to the intersection with the AT where the bushwacking got too overgrown. Summit was empty, cold, and windy. The fall colors were mostly gone but there were still some making for a beautiful day.
Koba - Oct 20, 2008 12:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2008
North ATRocky summit is cool but the real less visited gem (or at least when I visited with Panorama closed) is the AT north of Mary's Rock coming down to Thornton Gap, wow!
YEM - Jan 14, 2008 1:56 am
AT in WinterThis was back before I knew about crampons. They sure would have been helpful. Mary's maintains a commanding view of the area and is a great conditioning hike.
vanman798 - Sep 30, 2007 4:01 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2000
Several TimesI've walked to this rock several times. The views are nice. I can't pinpoint an exact date, but I know I did it one time the same week as Earth Day in 2000 (Earth day is always April 22).
CheesySciFi - Sep 21, 2007 4:20 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2006
A foggy and rainy dayMy mom and I hiked up the Meadow Springs Trail to Mary's Rock. A light rain was falling and the forest was shrouded in mist. It made the hike a different experience from the clear days that I was used to.