Mount Rogers from Grayson Highlands State Park - Hiking trail near Marion, Virginia, United States - Description
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| Name | Mount Rogers from Grayson Highlands State Park |
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| Summary | Hike to the highest point in Virginia |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total) | 8.0 miles / 12.9 km |
| Elevation Gain | 1,229 feet / 375 meters |
| Minimum Elevation | 4,500 feet / 1,372 meters |
| Maximum Elevation | 5,729 feet / 1,746 meters |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long |
| Things To See | - Cliffs - Meadows - Mountain Views - Streams - Summit - Wildlife - Woods |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
| Rating | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Nearby Town | Marion, Virginia, United States |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/ |
| Permit Required | $3 / car / day |
| Trail Map | National Geographic - Map #786 - Mount Rogers NRA |
From the Massie Gap parking lot take the rhododendron trail until you reach the white blazed Appalachian Trail. Take the AT towards Rhododendron Gap and enjoy the breathtaking views. Then keep following the AT past the Thomas Knob shelter to the Mount Rogers spur trail. Follow this trail as it ascends into thick woods to the summit.
Note:
To catch the beautiful blooming rhododendrons at Rhododendron Gap you need to hike around early/mid-June. It's a hit and miss game to catch them at the right time.
Drive to Grayson Highlands State Park and park at the Massie Gap parking lot.
| Latitude | 36.6334376021 degrees / 36° 38.006' / 36° 38' 0.38" |
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| Longitude | -81.5080404282 degrees / -81° 30.482' / -81° 30' 28.95" |
| Created by Nick on 10/29/2007 |
| Last edited by Nick on 12/21/2008 |
- Comments
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