Mason Recreation

Duncan Knob Hike

Now that Spring Break is over it’s time to revisit our last trip before break. A group of Mason students headed out to the Massanutten Range to hike to the top of Duncan Knob. Spectacular views from the scree field on the Knob were their reward for the 10 mile round trip hike.

Heading up the Massanutten Trail to the ridge
View from Jawbone Gap Overlook looking towards Duncan Knob
Heading down the fire road from the Massanutten Trail
Heading up the scree near the summit of Duncan Knob
Another shot from the fire road
Pausing for a water break on the way up to Duncan Knob
In the scree
So meta. Looking down the Massanutten Range towards Strickler Knob
View to the southeast from near the summit of Duncan Knob. The farms in the valley are in Luray, VA. The distant skyline are the mountains of Shenandoah National Park