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Turk Mountain Travel Guide

  • Mile Marker 94.1, Skyline Dr.,
  • Waynesboro,
  • VA
  • USA

Turk Mountain has an elevation of 3,040 feet (927 meters). The mountain is located in the George Washington National Forest in the Alleghany Highlands region of Virginia. The mountain is part of the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has been a popular hiking destination for many years.

History

The mountain is named after a Native American tribe that once lived in the area. The tribe was known for its hunting and fishing skills, and the mountain was a popular hunting ground for the tribe. The tribe eventually disappeared, and the mountain was named after them.

View west-southwest from the Turk Mountain Overlook along Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive in Augusta County, Virginia. Author Famartin
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Experience Overview

Average Weather

Spring
30 °
Summer
50 °
Fall
30 °
Winter
0 °

Adventure Type

Backpacking, Hike, Primitive Camping, Tent Camping, Trail

Activities

Biking, Bird watching, Hiking, Mountain biking, Walking, Wildlife watching, Observation Point

Natural Features

Beach, Rock scramble

Views

Vista, Overlook

Terrain

Dirt, Forest, Grassy, Mountain, Rocky

Traffic

Heavy, Seasonal

Access Difficulty

Easy, Moderate

Elevation

2637 ft

Location

Cost & Fees

  • Per Car $30
  • Per Person $15
  • Per Night $0
  • Parking $0

Contact

Always consult the official website for the most current information.

Must-Know Facts

Amenities

  • Parking: Paved lot, Limited, Arrive early, National Park Pass
  • Restrooms: No
  • Potable Water: No
  • Other: None

Rules & Regulations

  • Leave No Trace, Pack-in, pack-out, no food vendors, no alcohol, no decorations, no smoking, no open flames, no rice/birdseed/confetti/streamers/fake petals
  • Fires: Fire ring only
  • Accessibility: Walk to site
  • Dogs: Yes, with leash
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Hours

Dusk to dawn

Reservations

Required for overnight stays, First-come-first serve

Best Time to go

April, May, June, July, August, September

Peak Season

April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Off Season

January, February, March, November, December

What's near Turk Mountain?

Accommodations

Air BnB, Bed & Breakfast, Cabins, Camping, Hotel, RV Site, Tent Camping, House

Necessities

Gas, Groceries, Hospital, Pharmacy, Dining

Attractions

Aquarium, Art gallery, Brewery, Bridge, Convention Center, Historic district, Museum, National park, Restaurants, Shopping, Visitor Center, Winery

Transportation

Airport

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