Name: Day Hike - Nelson County VA
Start: 2024-11-15T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-15T15:00:00-05:00

Here's a fun new **sunrise** hike to try out. Am betting no one has thought to do this...**Glass Hollow Overlook** along the **AT**, off of the **Blue Ridge Parkway**.

We found this little surprise vista point two summers ago while doing the Humpback Mtn loop. It's a drop down trail off of the **AT** to a little rock **ledge** with a due **east** view. We actually used this ledge as a Trail Painting event.

**8.2 Mile Loop**
**1864' Elevation gain**

*First light* 6:28/Sunrise 6:56

It's only a short **1** **mile** trek to the overlook. It's all down and steady for an easy predawn hike.

After sunrise, we'll backtrack almost a mile before veering off to climb **1500**' to **Humpback Mtn 3606'** for another view. Then drop down to **Humpback Rock 3114'** for another view from the boulder outcropping. Leaving a quick mile downhill to finish back at the BRP.

Humpback Rock is the primary draw for the area and we'll save it for last. Doing it early Friday morning should certainly help minimize the crowds. I've been there once before and it was indeed, crowded.

Be sure to bring a **headlamp** with extra **layers** as it will be **chilly**. Wind shouldn't be much of a concern. Not like on top of McAfee or anything. It's a lower elevation, with protective trees if the ledge is too cold. **Candles** are a great thing to bring...warmth and light for the predawn wait.

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