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Compton Peak

Front Royal, VA

An undervisited Shenandoah summit accessible via a short hike from the north entrance of Skyline Drive, offering basalt column formations and valley views toward Front Royal and the Shenandoah Valley.

Photography Guide

Best Time
golden hour
Crowds
Quiet
Shot Types
landscaperockpanoramic
Best Seasons
fallspring
Practical Tips
The columnar basalt formations at the summit are a unique geological feature rarely photographed. Short 2.4-mile round trip from the trailhead near Mile 10 of Skyline Drive.

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