Sharp Top Overlook

Sharp Top Overlook in Buchanan, VA offers visitors a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience to the rocky summit of Sharp Top Mountain, standing at 3,875 feet. With a 1.5-mile trail that ascends 1,300 vertical feet, hikers are treated to breathtaking 360-degree views of the Peaks of Otter and the surrounding landscape. For a less crowded option, visitors can relax at the Buzzard's Roost spur, while encountering the diverse plant and animal life along the way.

With amenities such as parking, restrooms, and seasonal drinking water available near the trailhead, hikers are advised to come prepared with snacks and water for this strenuous hike. The concessionaire also provides shuttle bus service seasonally, dropping hikers within a short distance of the summit, making the climb more manageable. The narrow road leading to Sharp Top is closed to private vehicles, ensuring the safety and preservation of this natural wonder.

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