We our both in good shape so we were back before sunset. My husband and I did this hike after checking in at Skyland lodge, (Our room had an amazing view and was very quiet and peaceful.) We had planed on doing the hike the next day, but since all we had to do was walk out our door to begin the hike we decided to do it that evening. We loved every minute of this hike and look forward to coming back in different seasons to enjoy different views. Further down passamaquaddy trail was yet another beautiful vista. The short ridge area was a beautiful lookout in itself and we even saw ropes attached there where people were climbing up the cliff side.
There are two paths out to separate peaks here which are close enough that we photographed each other from opposite peaks. It was bitter cold and windy on December 24th but the trail was coated in snow and the leaves were gone which made for a magical snowy scene. We were blown away by how beautiful this hike was. Hadn't seen anyone mention that before, so figured I'd let people know to NOT bring your dog on this trail. Was going to do this hike today, but ended up not because I had a dog with me, and this trail doesn't allow dogs. Follow me on IG at "brianopolis" to see some pics! In fact, there are three stunning rock outcrops along this hike! It felt so isolated at times, and it reminded me of hikes I've taken out west, particularly in the Sandia Mountains outside of Albuquerque.
The Passamaquoddy Trail section is my favorite. However, for 90 percent of the hike I was all by myself and had a wonderful, peaceful hike. And, well, the summit of Stony Man was overrun. I was worried that hiking at the height of the October I'd be overwhelmed by novice hikers along the entire trail route. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. Follow the yellow blazed trail as it winds uphill, arriving back at the Stony Man Mountain parking area in 0.5 miles. Turn left uphill for 20 yards, then make a sharp turn to the left again onto the yellow blazed trail. Continue around the mountain for 1.0 miles to the junction The Passamaquoddy Trail will pass a lower vista at the base of the Little Stony Man Mountain cliff face. Look for a concrete post marker and a double white blazed tree marking the junction. The Passamaquoddy Trail turnoff is easy to miss. As you continueĭownward make several switchbacks before reaching the left turn for the blue blazed Passamaquoddy Trail. Continue downhill for another 0.1 miles to the the four way intersection of the white blazed Appalachian Trail.Ġ.7 miles to the Little Stony Man overlook. Stay left, and in 0.4 miles the trails rejoin. Return back, passing the trail you turned off in 80 yards, where the blue blazed trail splits. Turn left, and in 80 yards arrive at the main Stony Man Mountain overlook. Continue up the trail for another 50īlue blazed trail, and horse rail. Turn left uphill on the Horse Trail for 0.5 miles and come to the first of the Turn right on the on the yellow blazed Stony Man Trail for 0.5 miles to the intersection of the Horse Trail. Start the hike on the left of the parking area at the trail junction. To miss all the views along the the ridge!
#Little man parking free#
Sure to pick a haze free day, because you don't want Little Stony Man, just below the main peak, has a popular rock wall with local climbers. Some of the best vistas in the Shenandoah National Park. (between mile markers 41 & 42) Immediatly turn right into large parking area for the 'Stony Man Trail'. in West Midtown.Turn right at Skyland Dr. Serving the Belford, NJ community, Paulus Hook/Jersey City, NJ, World Financial Center and Pier 11/Wall St.