Mary's Rock — Attraction in Luray

Now I know what it's like to hike the entire AT as well as climb Everest.;-) Parking is generous and there are facilities to tend to your comfort at the parking area. But nothing at the top. Pack in and pack out as no trash receptacles at the top are to be found. But really, this is worth the hike. We are in our 60's and made the trek up the 1.7miles (I think they meant like 20 miles) trail that gave you places to sit on rocks and boulders to rest and prep for the next bit of climbing. But do press on as the summit is worth it all. And if you are bringing your K9 companion PLEASE BRING WATER WITH YOU. And once there you are greeted by a group of other hikers who can all sit and enjoy the camaraderie of having made it to the top. And if you want to go further, there are more boulders to scale as well. But soak in the views and enjoy the time with yours, and others' K9 companions. Breathtaking, is an...

I've done this hike several times, and it's always a great view! There are at least a couple ways to get to the peak. I've done the ~4 mile round trip hike from the panorama parking lot the most often. However, if you're feeling up to it, there is a more scenic hike from the pinnacles picnic area that's about 7 miles or so round trip. Either way, it can be a tough climb, but the views are definitely worth it!

This hike from the panorama parking lot is also good in the winter. If skyline drive is snowy/icy, and you don't want to or are unable to go further into the park, this hike is still worth the drive out here! I'd recommend trekking poles if the trail is icy, however, since there are a couple spots where slick ice can lead you tumbling down a steep incline if you aren't...

A bunch of youth from my church hiked this trail over spring break. I’ve done a good handful of the hikes on skyline drive, but this was by far my favorite! We entered the trail just off of skyline drive on the longer of the two choices. Our large group quickly became several smaller groups, but we made sure to wait at the top for everyone. Many of us rock scrambled the top of the mountain for a while finding some hidden beauties. After everyone in our group had rehydrated we went back down. While going up took roughly and hour or two the hike down took about 45 minutes I’d say. Overall I do recommend this hike to mildly experienced/...