Ecology In and Outside the Homestead Guided Hike (Humpback Rocks Visitor Center - Milepost 6)
Blue Ridge Parkway · North Carolina
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 10 · 10:30 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Have you ever wondered how the forest, the farm, our homes shape us? Are you interested in hiking? Join a Ranger on a guided hike discussing the ecology in and around the historic farm at Humpback Rocks.
The program will start at the Humpback Rocks Visitor Center, go to the Glass Hollow Overlook, and return. The tour is free and will be up to two hours long, totaling about three miles roundtrip.
Dress appropriately for the weather (close-toed shoes and layers are recommended). Bring water and snacks.
- Where to meet
- Meet at the Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (Milepost 6). The hike will take you through the historic farm and out to the Glass Hollow Overlook covering about 3 miles roundtrip.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 1010:30 AM
- Saturday, Oct 1710:30 AM
Schedule from the Blue Ridge Parkway, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
63° / 49°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:47 PM
Saturday
- ClosedForest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RDUSFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · 6.8 mi away
- LiftedLifted: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Current Road ConditionsUSFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · 6.8 mi away
- ClosedActive ClosureNPS · Shenandoah National Park · 9.1 mi away
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