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Located along the famous Appalachian Trail, Jefferson Rock is a unique rock formation, made up of a long, broad piece of shale rock on top of four stone pillars, which were placed to replace the original rock formation as it eroded through the ages. Jefferson Rock gets its name from one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, who stood upon this very rock in 1783, and remarked upon its beauty in his notes about Virginia. A hike to Jefferson Rock affords a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah River, and the surrounding area.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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