Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Farm Museum

I parked here for my hike up Humpack Rock. Tons of people here and throughout the entire BRPkwy for Memorial Day. Hundreds sitting right here at the visitors center having a picnic in the grass. Bikers, cyclers, hikers, name it. Everyone was so nice. Lots of people offering to take your picture for you in front of exhibits.- Nice bathrooms. I was surely impressed. I could place my backpack on the floor! Imagine.
Short walk through the farm, across the street and to HBR.

Lyndhurst, VA (Milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) – Road Trip #2
The next spot on the trip was Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Farm Museum (HRVC). Since I had done my research, I knew the visitor center would be closed at this time of year. Actually, a lot of Skyline Drive was closed during the winter because of the harsh weather this year. However, when I arrived that day, it was beautiful – sunny, 70s, and gorgeous!
Since I couldn’t go inside the visitor center, I walked around the grounds and the farm museum. There was no staff that day, but usually they have costumed interpreters to explain about life back in the late nineteenth century. I was still able to look around – they have a single-​room log cabin; many outbuildings that represents the regional architecture; and nearly 3,000 acres of forested lands surrounding the museum.
Amenities:
–Restrooms (Not during the winter season though – you’re out luck if you show up like I did. Not even a port-​a-​pottie. Make sure you go to the bathroom before you visit!)
–Exhibits and programs (During the season, roughly May — October, the hours are Thursday — Tuesday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.) Some of the demonstrations include weaving, basket making, and gardening.
–Picnic Area (Milepost 8.5 – If you leave HRVC and turn right, you will see the picnic area on the left. This is called Humpback Gap Overlook, and this is where you will find the trail to Humpback Rocks.)
–Visitor Center, information, restrooms, and exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Interpretive programs are accessible with assistance.
I am hoping to get back to the area this summer and, if time permits, I will check out the visitor center and take pictures. I have a feeling that HRVC could be one of the best visitor centers around when it is fully staffed. Still, walk around the grounds, have a picnic, and, if you’re brave, climb Humpback Rocks. Just driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a treat!