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Outdoors and Sports Humpback Rocks

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    Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 5.8
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
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    828-298-0398 (NPS Headquarters)
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    Waynesboro
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    Waynesboro City
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Humpback Rocks encompasses 800 acres along the Blue Ridge Parkway between MP 5 and 9.3 just outside Waynesboro. This area is perhaps the best representation of the varied combination of natural and cultural resources anywhere along the Parkway corridor.

The prominent rock outcrop was a landmark guiding wagon trains over the Howardsville Turnpike in the 1840s. A portion of the historic trace still exists. Stop by the Visitor Center and mountain farm exhibit at MP 5.8. The farm includes a single-room log cabin and a series of outbuildings that represent elements of regional architecture of the late 19th century. Costume interpreters provide demonstrations of weaving, basket making and gardening. A picnic area and comfort station are nearby at MP 8.4.

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Last Updated: 07/15/2016

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