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Bearfence Mountain


Bearfence Mountain
Shenandoah National Park, VA
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
The Lafayette Inn $184 10.5 mi 16.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Skyland Resort $155 13.5 mi 21.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Mimslyn Inn $210 15.1 mi 24.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Best Western Intown of Luray $104 15.1 mi 24.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Luray Caverns Motel West $76 15.3 mi 24.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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The Farmhouse Restaurant at Jordan Hollow Inn 8.2 mi 13.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Lafayette Inn 10.5 mi 16.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hong Kong 12.9 mi 20.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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University of Virginia Rotunda Tour 3.8 mi 6.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Jordan Hollow Stables 8.2 mi 13.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Skyland 13.0 mi 21.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Shenandoah National Park
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Attraction type: Mountain

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“Bear Fence Hike”
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5 of 5 stars
airman9_11 1 contribution
Maryland
Jun 29, 2009

We stopped by Big Meadows and spoke to a ranger about hikes that would be good for children. We told him that the children we had with us were ages 5, 7 and 8. He actually recommended bear fence because it was short (1.2 Miles) and there was some neat rocks to climb. So...off we went. I probably should have... more

“The best trail in the park!”
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5 of 5 stars
snowfaerie11 1 contribution
Virginia
Jan 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Bearfence Mountain is personally my favorite trail in the park. It is not very long (just a few well-marked miles of trail) but extremely fun!!! It has the best view in the park and is challenging. I have been hiking on this trail for nearly 8 years and have never grown tired of it. This trail is not for children.... more

“Beautiful, but scary climb”
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2 of 5 stars
bltms 4 contributions
ohio
Jun 29, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

I hiked (climbed) the Bearfence Mountain scramble with a ranger- led tour. It had rained the previous day and the rocks were rather slippery. When we got to the top the view was spectacular. However, we had 5 feet on each side of a 2000 foot drop. Considering that the rocks were slick the morning of the hike. I think... more

“Awe-inspiring!”
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5 of 5 stars
asdaven 176 contributions
Maryland
Jun 23, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I did not hike up here for a sunrise, but I found this to be one of the best views in the park along with Hawksbill, Stony Man, and Old Rag. It is one of the only places with a 360 degree view. The trail does not go to the summit like guidebooks say. Even the sign says the trail... more

“Inspiring Views”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Aug 2, 2002
6/12 found this review helpful

I woke up at 4:30 this morning for one of the best sunrises in a long time. A short 10-15 minute hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive leads one to Bearfence Mountain. Maybe not the best overall view in all of Shenandoah National Park, but one of the best for sunrises. I can't wait to get my... more

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