Peaks of Otter (Sharp Top / Abbott Lake)
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson once believed Sharp Top was the tallest peak in the Blue Ridge (it isn't, but it's still the Parkway's most-photographed twin-summit view) -- a lake, a lodge, and a summit trail all sit in one bowl-shaped valley that's been a mountain resort since the 1850s.
Why Roamward picked it
MP 86 (VA); free (lodge/shuttle ticketed); All checks pass. NPS milepost page confirms active recreation area, lake loop trail, seasonal shuttle to Sharp Top summit. Lodge/dining amenity is seasonal and operator-dependent -- verify before publishing as an amenity claim.
Sources
Hours, admission, and access change — confirm with the official source before you plan the detour.
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