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1,174 mi 1,889 km of trail — 26 Featured Runs

Gems 5 Gems Easy Trails 84 Trails Intermediate Trails 150 Trails Hard Trails 32 Trails

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Gems in Southwestern Virginia - 5

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McAfee Knob

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Salem, VA
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Abrams Falls

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Bristol, VA
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Sand Cave

6
Loyall, KY
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White Rocks Overlook

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High Rocks

1
Wytheville, VA

Featured Runs in Southwestern Virginia - 26

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Favorite Storms over North Carolina.

Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back

8.6 mi 13.8 km • Loop • 1,426 ft Ascent 434.57 m Ascent

Singletrack Marion, VA

( 37 )
Favorite McAfee Knob is the perfect place to rest and enjoy the view.

McAfee Knob

7.4 mi 12.0 km • Out and Back • 1,340 ft Ascent 408.53 m Ascent

Singletrack Salem, VA

( 49 )
Favorite The top brings incredible views of the surrounding area as a reward for your effort.

Virginia's Triple Crown Loop

34.8 mi 55.9 km • Loop • 6,774 ft Ascent 2064.63 m Ascent

Singletrack Salem, VA

( 23 )
Favorite The top brings incredible views of the surrounding area as a reward for your effort.

Dragon's Tooth

4.8 mi 7.7 km • Loop • 1,162 ft Ascent 354.24 m Ascent

Singletrack New Castle, VA

( 19 )
Favorite The view from the summit.

Grayson Highlands: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop

12.3 mi 19.8 km • Loop • 1,872 ft Ascent 570.52 m Ascent

Singletrack Marion, VA

( 7 )
Favorite View from inside the Sand Cave.

Ewing Trail - Sand Cave and White Rock

8.6 mi 13.8 km • Loop • 2,239 ft Ascent 682.45 m Ascent

Singletrack Jonesville, VA

( 9 )
Favorite Virginia Creeper Trail in the fall.

Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail

34.7 mi 55.9 km • Point to Point • 1,118 ft Ascent 340.8 m Ascent

Singletrack Jefferson, NC

( 8 )
Favorite You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.

Grayson Highlands 50K Trail Race

28.8 mi 46.4 km • Point to Point • 4,320 ft Ascent 1316.63 m Ascent

Singletrack Marion, VA

( 3 )

Trails in Southwestern Virginia - 240

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57.5 mi 92.6 km #1 AT: Mt. Rogers Appalachian Trail Club (VA)
Emory, VA
57.5 mi 92.6 km Emory, VA
Unknown
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1.5 mi 2.4 km #2 Sharp Top Trail
Buchanan, VA
1.5 mi 2.4 km Buchanan, VA
All Clear
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10 days ago
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2.7 mi 4.4 km #3 Andy Layne Trail
New Castle, VA
2.7 mi 4.4 km New Castle, VA
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3.7 mi 6.0 km #4 Clyburn Ridge Loop Trail
Marion, VA
3.7 mi 6.0 km Marion, VA
All Clear
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Dry
13 days ago
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2.5 mi 4.0 km #5 Cascade Falls Trail
Pembroke, VA
2.5 mi 4.0 km Pembroke, VA
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
44 days ago
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3.5 mi 5.6 km #6 Harkening Hill Trail
Buchanan, VA
3.5 mi 5.6 km Buchanan, VA
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26.7 mi 42.9 km #7 Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail: Birch Knob Section
Pikeville, KY
26.7 mi 42.9 km Pikeville, KY
Unknown
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22.4 mi 36.1 km #8 Iron Mountain Trail
Marion, VA
22.4 mi 36.1 km Marion, VA
Bad / Closed
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The trail is currently over run with poison ivy.
42 days ago
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2.0 mi 3.3 km #9 Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail
Salem, VA
2.0 mi 3.3 km Salem, VA
Unknown
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88.8 mi 143.0 km #10 AT: Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club - East (VA)
Pembroke, VA
88.8 mi 143.0 km Pembroke, VA
Unknown
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1.3 mi 2.1 km #11 Star Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
1.3 mi 2.1 km Cedar Bluff, VA
Unknown
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #12 Twin Pinnacles Trail
Marion, VA
1.4 mi 2.3 km Marion, VA
All Clear
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Some Mud
94 days ago
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5.1 mi 8.1 km #13 Ewing Trail
Jonesville, VA
5.1 mi 8.1 km Jonesville, VA
Unknown
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4.3 mi 6.9 km #14 Scales Road 613
Marion, VA
4.3 mi 6.9 km Marion, VA
Unknown
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7.0 mi 11.3 km #15 Boundary Trail
Wytheville, VA
7.0 mi 11.3 km Wytheville, VA
Unknown
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8.6 mi 13.9 km #16 Upper Hoop Hole Trail (5001)
Fairlawn, VA
8.6 mi 13.9 km Fairlawn, VA
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3.4 mi 5.4 km #17 Mill Mountain Greenway
Cedar Bluff, VA
3.4 mi 5.4 km Cedar Bluff, VA
Unknown
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1.2 mi 2.0 km #18 Ridgeline Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Cedar Bluff, VA
Unknown
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1.5 mi 2.4 km #19 Monument Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
1.5 mi 2.4 km Cedar Bluff, VA
Unknown
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3.6 mi 5.8 km #20 Lakeside Trail
Hollins, VA
3.6 mi 5.8 km Hollins, VA
Unknown
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Photos of Southwestern Virginia - 157

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You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.

#1

You may have the opportunity to meet the friend…
 4
Marion, VA
Storms over North Carolina.

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Storms over North Carolina.
 6
Adwolf, VA
The Cascades

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The Cascades
 7
Pembroke, VA
Panoramic view to the east southeast from below the lookout platform. Beware - the winds can really whip around the rocks.

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Panoramic view to the east southeast from below…
 6
Rural Retreat, VA
The view from the summit.

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The view from the summit.
 7
Adwolf, VA
The top brings incredible views of the surrounding area as a reward for your effort.

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The top brings incredible views of the surround…
 3
Salem, VA
Ponies! This playful youngster, a wild pony, is one of the many treasures of the Mt. Rogers countryside.

#7

Ponies! This playful youngster, a wild pony, is…
 6
Marion, VA
Near the Mt. Rogers summit.

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Near the Mt. Rogers summit.
 7
Adwolf, VA

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