Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

A one-mile hike from the Hanging Rock parking area will take you to the raptor observatory, which is currently closed. The day use area and trail are open.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Due to structural deficiencies, the observatory is closed for public health and safety.
Fees:	No fee
Open Season:	closed
Closest Towns:	Union, WV
Water:	Yes
Restroom:	Privy
Operated By:	Eastern Divide Ranger District: 540-552-4641

General Information

Directions:

From Blacksburg, VA: Follow US 460 west for 17 miles. Turn right on Big Stony Creek Rd (SR 635). Go about 22 miles to Waiteville, WVA. (Note: SR 635 becomes Co. SR 17 in West Virginia.

From Waiteville, VA: Take Gap Mills Road (County Route 15) 4 miles to Allegheny Trail parking lot on your left. There is a one-mile hike up to the tower from the parking lot. Total distance from Blacksburg: 43 miles.