Buck Ridge, at an elevation of 2,655 feet, is a ridge just off the main crest of the Blue Ridge in Shenandoah National Park, near Marys Rock. It runs in a southwesterly direction for about 3 miles until the Skyline Drive, where it keeps climbing before joining the crest of the range south of Marys Rock. Don’t expect any views, it is too forested, but enjoy the streams, the ancient trees, the wildflowers, and the serenity. The stream running through Buck Hollow is surrounded with mossy rocks, lively small cascades, and clear pools, as you would expect in the southern Appalachians. Hiking Buck Ridge is best from May to early June, when you will be hiking through a sea of wildflowers.

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