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Hike Molly's Knob
Marion, Virginia
5.0
3.4 mi
/ 1100 ft gain
The parking lot is located on the east side of the lake, just before the group lodge on Lake Drive. The Molly’s Knob trail begins just uphill on the right and is marked by white blazes. You can also take an alternate route and follow the Lake Loop Trail (located to the left of the parking area) to the Ridge Trail, and then join the Molly’s Knob Trail, though this will add about 0.2 miles each...
Hungry Mother State Park Lake Trail Loop
Marion, Virginia
5.72 mi
/ 600 ft gain
Hungry Mother State Park Lake Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Marion, Virginia.
Hike the Lake Trail Loop at Hungry Mother SP
Marion, Virginia
6 mi
/ 800 ft gain
Hungry Mother State Park is located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia. Located inside the state park is the Lake Trail Loop that winds itself around the man-made reservoir and the park. Hikers can access the trail in numerous locations throughout the park but the easiest way is to utilize one of the parking locations just as you enter the park. They are located along ...
Hurricane Knob from Hurricane Campground
Chilhowie, Virginia
1.76 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Hurricane Knob from Hurricane Campground is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Chilhowie, Virginia.
Stamper's Branch Trail
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
3.37 mi
/ 781 ft gain
Stamper's Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
Hike the Appalachian Trail from Elk Garden to Buzzard Rock
Troutdale, Virginia
5.0
6.6 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
Starting at the Elk Garden Parking Area hike the Appalachian Trail south (do not cross the road, follow the trail from the parking area). Hike along the trail following the white blazes and at 2.4 miles you'll reach a campsite on your left. This is a great place to camp overnight if you decide to turn this into a backpacking trip. Across from the campsites is a clearing with a bonfire pit. Cont...
Mount Rogers Loop
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
5.0
15.6 mi
/ 1079 ft gain
For an awesome 2-3 day trip, start hiking at the Massie Gap trailhead, which can be reached from Grayson Highlands State Park. Take the Rhododendron Trail up the ridge to connect with the AT, keeping an eye out for wild ponies in the Massie Gap area as they like to hang out here. Some of these ponies may approach close enough to get a great photo, but please help keep them wild by resisting the...
Backpack the Grayson Highlands
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
4.8
9.1 mi
/ 1549 ft gain
Spanning roughly 4500 acres, located in a portion of Jefferson National Forest, looming under the highest peak in Virginia lies the Grayson Highlands. A part of Virginia’s State Parks system and a United States National Landmark, located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, the Highlands are home to wild mountain ponies, rolling mountain balds with rocky outcroppings, densely spruce-fir covered Mt. Ro...
Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
5.0
9.1 mi
/ 1549 ft gain
First of all, who doesn't love wild ponies! There are tons of ponies here, and although they are wild, they are not afraid of people and you can get pretty close (just don't feed them!).
Once you enter Grayson Highlands State Park, you will see a parking lot for Massie Gap a few miles in, park here. There is an obvious trail, the Rhododendron Trail, that you will follow for about .5 mile u...
Places to stay
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Raccoon Branch Campground
Overview
Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites ...
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Hurricane Campground
Overview
Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the sh...
Troutdale, Virginia
Fox Creek Horse Camp
Overview
Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from thei...
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Overview
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount ...
1946 Laurel Valley Road
Grindstone
Overview
Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers Nationa...
Damascus, Virginia
Beartree
Overview
Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers Nat...
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