Hike Thurston Griggs to Appalachian Trail to Black Rock

3.4 Miles Round Trip - 900 ft gain - Out-and-Back Trail

Thurston Griggs Trailhead - Search Nearby - Added by The Outbound Collective

The majesty of the Appalachian trail unfolds all around you as you climb to the Black Rock cliffs.

Park on White Oak road to access the trailhead for this magnificent hike. Be sure to wear sturdy hiking boots--the trail is rocky at parts and there are streams to cross. Accessible February-November.

Photos: Jerry Edmunson

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3.4 Miles

900 ft elevation gain

Out-and-Back Trail

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