Hiking

Trail Rules

Use the Hiking Trail at YOUR OWN RISK.

Hibriten Mountain has become a very popular place for hiking- with a Nature Trail and a road to the summit.

It is a brisk 45-minute walk to the summit, and the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and other surroundings is well-worth the effort. The Nature Trail winds through about 7 different private properties. The Forest Service doesn’t own the trail, although they do help maintain it for Emergencies and the tower. It is a wonderful way for folks to experience the mountain, but please respect the following recommendations:

Hiking Recommendations

• water.
• binoculars.
• camera / cell phone.
• SPF (applied before the hike).
• good walking shoes (flip flops or sandels not recommended).
• dog friendly- but clean up after your pet. Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times.

Rules

This mountain needs to be protected and kept clean for the enjoyment of all. Please do your part by honoring the rules, and respecting others.

• DAY HIKING ONLY – No Headlamps or Flashlights Allowed.
• NO LITERING.
• NO SMOKING.
• Absolutely NO parking or turn-arounds past Parking lot as the road is PRIVATE.
• Motorcycles or four-wheelers are not allowed (several have been chased off recently).
• No defacing anything on the mountain- this includes structures like the hand glider ramp, towers, monuments, etc.
• No climbing on the star / cross structure, unless you’re just stupid.
• No climbing on any of the towers.
• No removing light bulbs from the star / cross structure.
• Enjoy the hand glider ramp at your own risk. Remember: gravity has its own rules to which we must all adhere.