Hightop (W4V/SH-006), VA
Hightop Mountain, VirginiaHightop Mountain (W4V/SH-006) was a new summit for me. I originally hadn't planned on doing six summits in a day, especially with the short winter daylight. However, thanks to the summits being close together in the park I was able to start...
Hazeltop (W4V/SH-004), VA
Hazeltop Mountain, VirginiaHazeltop Mountain (W4V/SH-004) is a short hike and easy summit to activate. The summit is located along the Appalachian trail and offers plenty of space for antennas.Summit Information: Summit Name: Hazeltop Mtn, (W4V/SH-004) Location: Front...
Hawksbill (W4V/SH-001), Virginia
Hawksbill Summit, VirginiaHawksbill Summit (W4V/SH-001) is #1 for the SOTA Shenandoah region and has some of the best views in the area. A day use shelter is located at the top, and a viewing observation platform is available.Summit Information: Summit Name:...
Stonyman (W4V/SH-002), Virginia
Stonyman Mountain, VirginiaStonyman Mountain (W4V/SH-002) is a very heavily visited summit and offers some nice views. I had activated this summit several years ago and it was on this trail that I managed to severely sprain my ankle resulting in several months of...
Pinnacle (W4V/SH-005), Virginia
Pinnacle Mountain, VirginiaPinnacle Mountain (W4V/SH-005) is the first SOTA summit south of the Thorton Gap Entrace Station on Skyline drive. The begining of the hike gives some nice views of the valley below.Summit Information: Summit Name: Pinnacle Mtn, (W4V/SH-005)...
Chincotegue National Wildlife Refuge, VA
Chincotegue, Virginia Chincotegue National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located on the southern half of Assategue Island on the coast of Virginia. The refuge qualifies for both a US Island (VA002S) and Parks on the Air (K-0561) activation. The northern half of Assategue...
Pass Mountain (W4V/SH-013), VA
Pass mountain, VirginiaPass Mountain (W4V/SH-013) is a small summit with pretty dismal views. If this wasn't a SOTA summit, I wouldn't even bother hiking it.Summit Information: Summit Name: Pass Mountain, (W4V/SH-013) Location: Front Royal, Va Latitude/Longitude:...
Hogback (W4V/SH-007), VA
Hogback, VirginiaHogback (W4V/SH-007) is a super easy 8 point summit that is barely a 5 minute walk up. This site is a good location for ARRL VHF contests as no tourist every visit. The AT does run nearby but not over the summit.Summit Information: Summit Name:...
North Marshall (W4V/SH-009), VA
North Marshall, VirginiaNorth Marshall (W4V/SH-009) is a nice hike with a great view to the west. Parking is available on Skyline Drive. The trail to North Marshall is on the Appalachian Trail.Summit Information: Summit Name: North Marshall, (W4V/SH-009) Location:...
Compton Mountain, SNP VA (W4V/SH-016)
Compton Gap, VirginiaCompton Gap (W4V/SH-016) is a short hike with a few options for a SOTA activation. Limited parking is available at the Compton Gap parking lot. The trail head is across the street.Summit Information: Summit Name: Compton Gap, (W4V/SH-027)...
Dickey Hill (W4V/SH-027), VA
Dickey hill, VirginiaDickey Hill (W4V/SH-027) is the first summit one can activate in Shenandoah National Park from the Front Royal entrance. While an easy and short hike, it does offer some great views and plenty of parking at the trail head.Summit Information:...
Robertson Mountain (W4V/SH-011)
Robertson Mountain, VirginiaRobertson Mountain (W4V/SH-011) is the sister mountain to the overly popular mountain, Old Rag. Both summits are located within Shenandoah National Park in Virgina. While Old Rag is overwhelmed with hikers, sometimes with more than 200...
Dickey Hill (W4V/SH-027), VA
Dickey hill, VirginiaDickey Hill (W4V/SH-027) is the first summit one can activate in Shenandoah National Park from the Front Royal entrance. While an easy and short hike, it does offer some great views and plenty of parking at the trail head.Summit Information:...
Blue Mountain (W4V/SH-030), VA
Summit Information: Summit Name: Blue Mountain, W4V/SH-030 Location: Thompson Wildlife Management Area Latitude: 38.9565 , Longitude: -78.0239 Date: December 8th, 2018 Points: 4 County: Fauquier Grid: FM08XW Wx: 20°F; 5mph; Partly Sunny On a Scale of 1 to 5Hiking:...
Shenandoah SOTA Summits and Xrays
Once again, I decided to visit Shenandoah National Park (SNP) in Virginia and activate summits south of Thornton's Gap. When I arrived early Sunday morning, the entrance park toll booth had a sign that read, “Pay when you leave”. Well, thanks to my awesome...
