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Ingals Overlook Hike

The Ingals Overlook hike is a quick out and back teardrop hike along the ridge of Bonner Mountain just east of Warm Springs VA, and starts at Ingals Overlook on VA39. The hike is a nice add-on if you are already hiking one of the longer routes in the area such as Lake Moomaw, Blue Suck Falls, or Beards Mount.

To be fair, the vista from the Ingals Overlook parking area is probably better than any of the three main views you have along the hike as Ingals Overlook has been cleared of any tree obstructions. However, the hike is still well worth the walk, with flora informational signs, as well as overlook benches among others.

From the parking area at the overlook start up the ridge passing the first blue blaze on a utility pole, and as you enter the treeline pass around a closed gate.

The first 0.4 miles is the steepest of the hike passing a view to the east, then descending through a small saddle at 0.8 miles. The trail will continue for another 150 yards to the hike teardrop junction. Follow the blue blazed trail to the right as it makes a short climb to the ridge, then passes two more overlooks to the west before looping back to the south in 0.1 miles.

From turning back to the south shortly pass the ridge intersection you took earlier, then continue the 0.8 miles back to the Ingals Overlook parking area.

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Know Before You Go

  • Ingals Overlook hike is a short, 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Warm Springs, VA, offering additional scenic views on Bonner Mountain.
  • While the initial overlook vista is impressive, the hike itself features informative flora signs, benches, and multiple western overlooks.
  • The trail involves a steep initial climb, a teardrop junction (stay right), and a return journey of 0.8 miles back to the parking area.
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Distance
2.3 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
567'
Rating
3.0
Added
January 27, 2025
Updated
April 04, 2025

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Total Change
385'
Ascent
567'
Descent
566'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    38.051062, -79.766493
  2. Main Trailhead

    38.0511, -79.766471

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)
Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Markers

Blaze Color

Blue

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

Trip Reports (Reviews)

Rated 3.0 out of 5 based on 1 rating.

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By: Ott Mountain
2.3 miles / 3.7 km
June 28, 2017
Did this hike on a break returning home from a work trip. Nice hike - didn't see anyone on the trail. Trail was well maintained up until the last portion at which point the trail became overgrown with some spots of poison ivy. The view was well worth it and, with better trail maintenance at the end, this would have gotten a better review. Nice hike if you don't have a lot of time and want a break from the road. We have a short video on this hike on our YouTube Channel "Ott Mountain" if you wanna check it out. Cheers! https://youtu.be/3U4Jg9nXjck
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