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Autumn really is an especially scenic<br />
time of year and there’s no better place<br />
to take in the changing of fall leaves<br />
than at one of the National Parks. As<br />
an added bonus to visiting in the fall,<br />
you won’t have to fight the crowds that<br />
swarm to the parks all summer. Check<br />
out our list, take your pick, and start<br />
making your plans for this weekend...<br />
the leaves won’t last all year!<br />
SHENANDOAH<br />
National Park<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
Hike to Bearfence Mountain<br />
WORDS & PHOTO BY CHRISTIN HEALEY (<br />
@christinhealey)<br />
This short loop will provide you with 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge<br />
Mountains. There is also the option to combine it with a further hike on the AT.<br />
This is one of my favorite hikes in Shenandoah National Park for its views, easy<br />
access to the trail, and the option to combine it with a much further hike on the AT.<br />
There is also a really fun little rock scramble at the top that scares a lot of people<br />
away, but makes for a more secluded summit, especially during the week. There<br />
are 360 views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the top, and it’s my favorite place<br />
of all time to watch summer storms roll by (with caution, of course!). In the spring<br />
and fall it’s especially gorgeous, but a good trail at any time.<br />
theoutbound.com/virginia/hiking/hike-to-bearfence-mountain<br />
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