A moderate 5 – 6 mile hike with a rock scramble and nice views at the summit. Located in the Massanutten Mountains in the GWNF, the trailhead to Scothorn Gap Trail can be easily found off of Crisman Hollow Road. Due to time constraints we were only able to hike out to Duncan Knob and back rather than do the entire loop including Strickler Knob but it was still a pleasant hike. The climb early on reminded me I need to hit the Stairmaster more often at the gym. Parts of the trail are quite overgrown so make sure to check yourselves quite thoroughly during tick season. We found PLENTY on our legs. The climb up the rocks to the summit was a LOT of fun, though maybe not so for those with balance problems or fear of heights.(I have to admit it was kind of intimidating looking up from the bottom — we have to go up THERE??) But once you climb, the view you are greeted with is wonderful and there is a nice flat, albeit small, area on the summit to hang out. Ran into only one group of hikers who patiently waited for us to descend from the rocks for their turn at the summit. Look forward to doing this again in the fall and also taking on Strickler Knob. For more info and a map go here:
