Hawksbill Summit is about a 1.5 hour roundtrip hike to a beautiful view of the Shenandoah Valley with a 690 foot elevation! The hiking path is located near mile marker 46. A shorter, yet steeper, route to Shenandoah’s highest peak. The viewing platform on top of Hawksbill offers a magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont. For this surprise proposal I hiked to the top ahead of the couple to photograph the surprise proposal moment! Afterward we did some additional engagement photos with the view and near the viewing platform. If you are considering proposing at Shenandoah National Park, this hike is a great option!

Learn more about planning a surprise proposal at Shenandoah National Park or in Washington DC using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high-resolution images delivered in 7 days. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family! 

We also offer pre-designed and custom setups to make your moment extra special!