Marys Rock From Meadow Spring
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
The summit outcrop is exposed rock with unguarded drop-offs on multiple sides — keep children close and watch your footing, especially when the rock is wet or icy.
Note that limited closures may be in effect on the summit rocks to protect fragile outcrop ecosystems. Check the park website before you go and respect any roped-off areas.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Arrive by mid-morning on weekends — the Meadow Spring lot is small and fills fast, but because most hikers use the Thornton Gap route, you'll often find space here when other trailheads are packed.
Time your visit for late May through mid-June to catch the flame azaleas blooming along the trail — the orange and pink clusters are spectacular against the green understory and you'll smell them before you see them.
The summit rocks face west, making this a stellar sunset hike. Bring a headlamp for the walk back down, and note that the trail is straightforward enough to navigate in fading light without trouble.
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