Humpback Rocks is one of the most heavily used hiking trails in the region, with a lot of its popularity attributed to its short length and its beautiful views. Although it’s only one mile to the top, the Humpback Rocks Trail is incredibly steep, and it usually takes people about 45 minutes to an hour to get to the summit. The trailhead is just a short 5-mile drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway, and while it can be pretty busy on the weekends, a weekday hike to Humpback Rocks can be very peaceful and quiet. Humpback Rocks has a gorgeous view, and it’s a great place to watch the sunrise, enjoy a picnic lunch, or to take a beer from one of the local Virginia breweries in the region.

Humpback Gap, Afton, Virginia

Bearfence Blackrock Summit Chester Gap to Harpers Ferry Cole Mountain Crabtree Falls Damascus to Marion Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Falls Dragon's Tooth False Cape State Park Great Falls Park House Mountain Humpback Rocks Lewis Springs Falls Limberlost Mary's Rock McAfee Knob Mount Rogers Old Rag Overall Run Falls and Twin Falls Peaks of Otter Roanoke to Rockfish Sharp Top Trail Spy Rock Stony Man Trail White Rock Falls

Explore more: Virginia > Beautiful Hiking Spots in Virginia

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.