Wytheville, Virginia

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Wytheville, Virginia
Hike the High Rock Trail

3.0

2.7 mi / 636 ft gain

The hike to High Rocks begins at a gravel parking lot up a long winding road, seems like forever but really is only mile or two past the quarry when your turn onto the road. The out-and-back hike begins by passing through the two large boulders near the back of the parking lot. The trail leads d...
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Elk Creek, Virginia
Camp at Comers Rock Recreation Area

1 mi

I didn't have any issues putting "Comers Rock Recreation Area" into my phone's GPS (Waze) and arriving exactly where I was supposed to. When you turn off US 21 (aka the Grayson Turnpike/Elk Creek Parkway) to Jefferson National Forest Road 57, you'll see a sign a parking lot that says "road not su...
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Draper, Virginia
Bike the New River Trail

5.0

57 mi

There are several locations to begin your trek on the New River Trail, but our favorite is the Draper Valley area. The pin on the map will take you right to the parking lot. There is a $5 state park fee and a self-pay envelope station. From here we head south, and after about a mile you catch you...
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Pearisburg, Virginia
Photograph Dismal Falls

4.5

0.1 mi / 0 ft gain

Explorers in Southwest Virginia run into a common problem: local hikes and waterfalls are often saturated with college students out enjoying a warm day. While it's wonderful to have so many people appreciating the beauty of the Jefferson National Forest, it can be difficult to find a remote, quie...
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Marion, Virginia
Hike the Lake Trail Loop at Hungry Mother SP

6 mi / 800 ft gain

Hungry Mother State Park is located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia. Located inside the state park is the Lake Trail Loop that winds itself around the man-made reservoir and the park. Hikers can access the trail in numerous locations throughout the park but the easies...
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Marion, Virginia
Hike Molly's Knob

5.0

3.4 mi / 1100 ft gain

The parking lot is located on the east side of the lake, just before the group lodge on Lake Drive. The Molly’s Knob trail begins just uphill on the right and is marked by white blazes. You can also take an alternate route and follow the Lake Loop Trail (located to the left of the parking area)...
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Dublin, Virginia
Camp at Claytor Lake State Park

4.0

Claytor Lake is a very well maintained state park in Dublin, VA. There are four campgrounds available. Campgrounds A, B and C are mostly for tent camping with no electric or water hookups, while campground D accommodates RV units with water and electric hookups.Claytor Lake is idea for families l...
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Narrows, Virginia
Hike Sentinel Point and Mill Creek Falls

5.0

7.8 mi / 1800 ft gain

There are many trails in the area so here is a map to start out because it can get confusing:http://gilescounty.org/images2/Map-Town%20Farm-Hiking%20Trails%20%282010%29.pdf.From the parking area, keep to the left side of the stream and head up the gravel road. You'll soon come to the Mill Creek ...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Stamper's Branch Trail

3.37 mi / 781 ft gain

Stamper's Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Photograph Sugarland Overlook

Located just inside the park entrance of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia, Sugarland Overlook provides an outstanding easterly view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The Sugarland Overlook is located about a mile up from the ranger station and is on the righthand side of the road....
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail

5.0

9.1 mi / 1549 ft gain

First of all, who doesn't love wild ponies! There are tons of ponies here, and although they are wild, they are not afraid of people and you can get pretty close (just don't feed them!). Once you enter Grayson Highlands State Park, you will see a parking lot for Massie Gap a few miles in, par...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Backpack the Grayson Highlands

4.8

9.1 mi / 1549 ft gain

Spanning roughly 4500 acres, located in a portion of Jefferson National Forest, looming under the highest peak in Virginia lies the Grayson Highlands. A part of Virginia’s State Parks system and a United States National Landmark, located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, the Highlands are home to wil...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Mount Rogers Loop

5.0

15.6 mi / 1079 ft gain

For an awesome 2-3 day trip, start hiking at the Massie Gap trailhead, which can be reached from Grayson Highlands State Park. Take the Rhododendron Trail up the ridge to connect with the AT, keeping an eye out for wild ponies in the Massie Gap area as they like to hang out here. Some of these po...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Photograph Wild Horses at Grayson Highlands State Park

4.6

1.8 mi / 306 ft gain

The wild horses gather on top of the bald at the end of Horse Trail North located in Grayson Highlands State Park. Because they are wild, it is important to remember not to touch or feed the horses. The horses are accustomed to hikers and will allow you in their near proximity, but bring a zoom l...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Rhododendron Trail to Rock Croppings

5.0

1.77 mi / 289 ft gain

In order to go when the Rhododendron are blooming you'll need to aim for the first three weeks of June. Starting from the Massies Gap parking area in the Grayson Highlands State Park, follow the trail through the field and towards the base of a large hill. You will see a fence that runs along t...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Hike and Fish Cabin Creek Trail

5.0

1.8 mi / 400 ft gain

Starting at the Massie Gap Parking Area follow the paved road down towards the woods. You will see a gravel dirt path off the side of the road to your right that heads back towards the woods. A couple steps down the trail you will see a metal pole with "Cabin Creek Trail" written on it. Follow th...
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