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Summary: A wonderful hike. In the Grayson Highlands, you get a lot of feel that you're above treeline, with some rugged and rocky terrain, and wind-swept areas. The hike itself is pleasant and not too terribly tough. In the SP, you're treated to seeing some wild ponies all around, and once you leave the park, you get to take on some of the Appalachian Trail. To reach the peak of Mt Rogers, you must take a spur trail off of the AT, but the peak is wooded and has no views. Shortly before this point, you'll run into a trail shelter, recently reviewed by BackPacker magazine as having one of the top "scenic" back-country outhouses (go figure!). Trailhead: The park is on U.S. 58 midway between Independence and Damascus and is reached from I-81 at Exit 45 in Marion; turn south on Route 16 and travel 33 miles to US 58 in the community of Volney. Turn right onto US 58. Travel eight miles to the park's entrance. From I-77, take Hillsville Exit 14 to U.S. 58. Travel west on U.S. 58, 40 miles to Volney. Turn left to stay on U.S. 58 and go eight miles to the park entrance. (Lat:36.64443 Lon:-81.52024) Trail Guides for Grayson Highlands hike to Mount Rogers, VA: Virginia State Parks Website by Virginia () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: VA State Parks - 1-800-933-PARK Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Andrew Hall, who has posted 7 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Tena on 8/6/2004 I love this hike. The scenery if just beautiful. Reminds you of being out west. Just be prepared for weather changes, they can be drastic here. Always take a rain jacket. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Virginia Hiking, Virginia Trails, Virginia Hikes, Grayson County Hiking, Grayson County Trails, Grayson County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
