Beacon Trail

Parking is alongside of the road and is limited to 6-7 cars. The trail takes off from the road and is well marked. The first destination is the Shanghai Beacon fire tower a little over a mile from the trail head. The trail was in good condition when I hiked, a bit soft from the recent rain, but not muddy or mucky like other places I’ve hiked within Sleepy Creek. Keep on going past the fire tower to see views like High Point and Peewee Point. Truly a great spot for a quick day hike!

The trail is rocky with patches of moss and wild blueberry. There are also mountain Laurel bushes here and there. It was a steady incline up to the tower which takes 1/2 hr ish with a good paced walk. The best pics at the top of the tower are northward of sleepy creek lake and westward of cacapon.

Favorite hike in the area. The view from the fire tower is incredible. Trail and parking is a little farther west on the road than Google Maps says.

I’m an avid hiker, bugs here are ferocious, I generally don’t use bug spray but this hike I regret it. The only view is if you’re willing to climb the tower

Nice rocky trail. Moss covered and super pretty.

Hike along the Tuscarora trail to the tower. You might want to push on two more miles downhill, South along the Jeep track, to catch the view at Pee Wee Point.