Hawksbill Mountain at 4050' is the highest point in Shenandoah National Park. A myriad of hiking options are available. Just below the peak is a fenced off area which has significant botanical interest. The Appalachian Trail passes nearby 500' in elevation lower.
The trail up passes many blooming Fly Poison plants. All parts of the plant are poisonous with the bulb being the most potent. Colonists crushed the bulb and mixed it with sugar as a fly poison.
A few columbine were along the trail
Byrd Shelter #2
Senator Harry Byrd funded a number of rock shelters in the 1930s throughout the park. It is not open for camping. Inside, the fireplace has been stoned up. Despite that, someone had started a fire in the shelter. That must have been a smoky event. The shelter's front side opens to a terrace and stone wall with a stunning western view. This is considered one of the best viewpoints in the park.
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