Bear Rock Overlook
N 36° 52.645 W 082° 27.715
17S E 369711 N 4082271
This short but stunning hike gives you sweeping views across Little Stoney Creek Gorge.
Waymark Code: WMGJAD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2013
Views: 4
From the parking area at N36° 52.532 W082° 27.871, hike through the Mountain Laurel and short, windswept pines to the overlook at Bear Rock. The hike is level and easy, but at the end care should be taken not to trip on deep fissures between the rocks. Visitors with children or dogs should be aware that the sheer rock cliff at the overlook has no guard rails or signs.
Bear Rock was originally named "Dan Ramey Bear Cliff" after a trapper who caught two bear cubs on this spot. The new, shortened name is a more accurate representation of the wildness of spot, a favorite for romantic getaways.
Type of overlook: trail
Picnic tables: no
Benches: no
Water/restrooms: no
Overlook designation: Designated
Elevation: 2,323.00
View:
Little Stony Creek Gorge and Clinch Mountain/Brumley Gap.
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Visit Instructions:
You will need a picture with your GPS of the view and the area. It can't be the same picture as the listing has.