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A full tour of some of the best trails in Grayson Highlands State Park


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Map Key

47.1

Miles

75.8

KM

92%

Runnable

5,435' 1,657 m

High

3,430' 1,045 m

Low

6,259' 1,908 m

Up

6,193' 1,888 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Spring · Views · Wildflowers

Overview

Grayson Highlands is Virginia's third largest state park and the highest state park in Virginia. The park is best known for beautiful views and wild ponies that live in the highlands. It is also one of the few remaining places in the south where Fraser Fir trees still grow.

Need to Know

For more information, visit the park's website dcr.virginia.gov/state-park…

Runner Notes

Bring a camera and take some pictures of the amazing views in the Grayson Highlands.

Description

The course runs over Little Pinnacle or Haw Orchard Mountain, elevation 5,089 feet, making it the highest race in Virginia! The trails are beautiful. But don't be fooled, as they are anything but smooth and easy, with some very technical sections. Runners will have a view of Mt. Rogers, the highest point in Virginia.

Other course highlights include:

Cabin Creek Falls - an amazing waterfall.
Wilson Creek Trail - several small falls along BEAUTIFUL Wilson Creek
Wilburn Ridge - an epic scramble through giant boulders with amazing views.
An epic loop in the Hurricane Valley & Hurricane Mountains

Flora & Fauna

Amazing rhododendron tree tunnels, wildflowers, and the famous wild ponies.

Contacts

Shared By:

Victor Mariano

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You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.
Apr 15, 2017 near Marion, VA
Ponies! This playful youngster, a wild pony, is one of the many treasures of the Mt. Rogers countryside.
Jul 3, 2017 near Marion, VA
The view from the summit.
Sep 30, 2015 near Adwolf, VA
On the way to the Mt. Rogers summit.
Sep 30, 2015 near Marion, VA
Sections of the Rhododendron Trail are quite beautiful when the shrubs are in bloom.
Jul 3, 2017 near Marion, VA
Hiking Mount Rogers - Virginia State High Point.
Oct 27, 2023 near Marion, VA

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