Skip The Gym And Hike Sharp Top Trail, A Challenging Virginia Trail With Grand Views Of The Mountains
By Beth|Published January 17, 2021
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Beth
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
Gym workouts can be tedious and tiresome, especially when you feel like you’re in a rut. Fortunately, living in a place as mountainous as Virginia means you can enjoy all kinds of intense workouts without even realizing you’re working. That’s especially true of Sharp Top Trail, one of the most challenging but rewarding trails in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. This 2.6-mile trek is a great way to get your steps in while also renewing your appreciation for Virginia’s breathtaking landscape. Here’s more on why you’ll want to skip the gym and head to Sharp Top Trail instead.
Sharp Top Trail is among the most famous of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountain Trails, and it's no mystery why. Meandering wooded pathways, challenging includes, and panoramic views all make this trek a memorable one.
There's one thing to be clear about, though, and that's the challenge of this hike. Steep inclines, stairs, and navigating roots and rocks mean it's not beginner-friendly.
