Where to stay near Hawksbill Loop

A loop to the Hawksbill viewing platform that climbs by way of the Appalachian Trail.

Park at Hawksbill Gap lot

Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive lot at the top of the Cedar Run trail.

The hike

2.9 mi circuit, 860 ft of climb, moderate, 2 hr. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Same lot

Cedar Run and Whiteoak Canyon Circuit, Hawksbill Summit: the same stays, the same drive.

Stays within an hour's drive, closest first. Free-flow drive estimates on the road network, not straight-line distance. Hike facts checked October 29, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays24

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Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 48 · sleeps 8

4min to Hawksbill Gap lot

2.4 mi by road · 1.2 mi straight

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Corbin Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 37.8 · sleeps 12

12min to Hawksbill Gap lot

7.8 mi by road · 3.9 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

19min to Hawksbill Gap lot

11.9 mi by road · 9.6 mi straight

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B&A Lake Cottage

Cottage · Luray

22min to Hawksbill Gap lot

10 mi by road · 5.6 mi straight

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Pocosin Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 59.8 · sleeps 8

22min to Hawksbill Gap lot

13.9 mi by road · 11.5 mi straight

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Shenandoah Woods

Cabins · Stanley

24min to Hawksbill Gap lot

12.1 mi by road · 4.1 mi straight

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The Rustic Reserve

Cottage · Stanley

25min to Hawksbill Gap lot

13.7 mi by road · 4.8 mi straight

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Brenwood Cabin Rentals

Cabins · Stanley

25min to Hawksbill Gap lot

12.6 mi by road · 4.2 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges36

Exterior of the Skyland dining room and taproom.
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Skyland

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 41.7

6min to Hawksbill Gap lot

3.7 mi by road · 2.5 mi straight

Exterior of Big Meadows Lodge.
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Big Meadows Lodge

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 51

12min to Hawksbill Gap lot

6.6 mi by road · 3.5 mi straight

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The Mimslyn Inn

Historic inn · Luray

27min to Hawksbill Gap lot

13.2 mi by road · 8.6 mi straight

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River’s Bend Ranch

Inn with cottages · Stanley

30min to Hawksbill Gap lot

17.1 mi by road · 10.2 mi straight

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Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

36min to Hawksbill Gap lot

21.6 mi by road · 11.1 mi straight

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Resorts2

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

52min to Hawksbill Gap lot

35.6 mi by road · 22.9 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks16

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Big Meadows Campground

National park campground (reservation only) · Skyline Drive, mile 51

12min to Hawksbill Gap lot

6.4 mi by road · 3.3 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Campground

National park campground (first-come, first-served) · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

19min to Hawksbill Gap lot

11.9 mi by road · 9.7 mi straight

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Mathews Arm Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 22.2

39min to Hawksbill Gap lot

24.2 mi by road · 15.1 mi straight

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Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

43min to Hawksbill Gap lot

23.2 mi by road · 15.2 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

48min to Hawksbill Gap lot

33.4 mi by road · 24.3 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land1

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

1 hrto Hawksbill Gap lot

41.2 mi by road · 23.7 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows6 min, 3.7 miHawksbill Gap lot
Luray26 min, 13 miHawksbill Gap lot
Skyline Drive: North District36 min, 21.7 miHawksbill Gap lot
Sperryville36 min, 21.6 miHawksbill Gap lot
Washington43 min, 27.4 miHawksbill Gap lot
Old Rag52 min, 33.4 miHawksbill Gap lot
Skyline Drive: South District53 min, 33.6 miHawksbill Gap lot
Front Royal53 min, 37.1 miHawksbill Gap lot

Also near Hawksbill Loop

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

The closest 12 by road.

Food and drink

Drive to the door

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