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Twin Pinnacles Trail

Easy loop to two great overlooks

Basic Information:

Twin Pinnacles Trail
Type: Day Hike - Loop
Distance (Total): 1.6 miles / 2.6 km
Elevation Gain: 200 feet / 61 meters
Minimum Elevation: 4,900 feet / 1,494 meters
Maximum Elevation: 5,100 feet / 1,554 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Forest - Interpretive Trail - Mountain Views - Summit
Difficulty: Easy
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This short loop starts at the visitor center of the Grayson Highlands State Park. It will take you to two overlooks offering 360 degree views of Grayson Highlands State Park and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Trailhead Location:

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Latitude: 36.6238287313 degrees / 36° 37.430' / 36° 37' 25.78"
Longitude: -81.5001440048 degrees / -81° 30.009' / -81° 30' 0.52"
Location: Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States
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Directions:

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From Marion, VA (Exit 45 on I-81), follow VA 16 south for 24 miles. Then turn right onto US 58 at a gas station. Grayson Highlands State Park is about 10 miles away to the right. Enter the park and drive to the visitor center at the end of the main road.

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Permit Information:

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Required: Yes
Description: $3/car entrance fee
Link: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml

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Created by Nick on 10/06/2009
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