Trail Run Project Logo

The course for the Grayson Highlands 50K Trail Race in Grayson Highlands State Park.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

26.0

Miles

41.8

KM

93%

Runnable

5,422' 1,653 m

High

3,717' 1,133 m

Low

3,538' 1,078 m

Up

3,444' 1,050 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

30%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Spring · Waterfall · Wildlife

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.

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.

Additional trail information here.

Flora & Fauna

Amazing rhododendron tree tunnels and wild ponies.

Contacts

Shared By:

Victor Mariano

Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 8 votes

#702

Overall
  5.0 from 8 votes
5 Star
100%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Recommended Route Rankings

#25

in Virginia

#702

Overall
48 Views Last Month
9,173 Since Mar 21, 2017
Difficult Difficult

0%
0%
17%
17%
67%
0%

Photos

You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.
Apr 15, 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
View at the top of Big Pinnacle.
Apr 14, 2021 near Marion, VA
Hiking Mount Rogers - Virginia State High Point.
Oct 27, 2023 near Marion, VA
Incredible Rock Formation
May 19, 2022 near Adwolf, VA

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.