Strenuous trail that rewards hikers with views of a delightful mountain stream.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Sparta, North Carolina, United States
0.1 miles
Hike to the top of this strangly shaped rock formation
Distance: 3.8 miles
Roaring Gap, North Carolina, United States
13.4 miles
Enjoy some of the best scenic views of the South
Distance: 10.9 miles
Laurel Springs, North Carolina, United States
17.7 miles
Hike up to the base of this mountain
Distance: 5.0 miles
Pinnacle, North Carolina, United States
28.3 miles
On the treeless summit, strong winds and boreal climate support subalpine vegetation including three-toothed cinquefoil and Rocky Mountain woodsia
Distance: 2.0 miles
Floyd, Virginia, United States
29.9 miles
Easy loop to two great overlooks
Distance: 1.6 miles
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States
33.0 miles
From scenic views to roaring creeks and waterfalls, this hike has it all.
Distance: 8.3 miles
Whitetop, Virginia, United States
33.3 miles
Follow the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail to The Scales and enjoy sweeping vistas
Distance: 8.0 miles
Troutdale, Virginia, United States
33.4 miles
8 mile Day Hike from Horse Trail to Mount Rogers Summit
Distance: 8.0 miles
Grayson Highland Park, Virginia, United States
33.4 miles
Hike to the highest point in Virginia
Distance: 8.0 miles
Marion, Virginia, United States
33.5 miles
Cliffview Campground (Carroll County near Galax) is a trailside campground with primitive tent camping only. It overlooks Chestnut Creek. Access is from the Dannelly Fitness Complex parking lot and across a footbridge (no direct vehicle access). Ten primitive campsites are available. Three horse campsites are available with an enclosed area for the horses. There are no covered stalls. Horse campers must park trailers at the Cliffview Ranger Station, which is about one mile from the campground. Horses may not cross the Dannelly complex footbridge. Note: This campground is 24 miles from the Millrace Campground. All sites are timbered and marked. Each site has a fire ring, lantern post, picnic table, access to the New River Trail and non-flush toilet. Drinking water is available. One site, CV001, is handicapped accessible and is reserved last if not required for a handicapped camper. Reservations are required. Same day reservations are permitted. Campers must leave their confirmation letter on their car's dashboard for overnight parking. Campers will need access to a fax machine or will need to pick up the letter at the Cliffview office if there is insufficient time to receive the letter by mail.
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Galax, Virginia, United States
9.9 miles
Elevation: 242 ft
Sparta, North Carolina, United States
12.6 miles
Enjoy outstanding views from the front porch or warm up next to the stone fireplace. Sunrise is a beautiful four-bedroom, two-bath cabin with water and electricity. It is located off of State Route 94, near the town of Ivanhoe, VA. Many opportunities for hiking, fishing, biking, and canoeing exist in the National Forest and at the New River Trail State Park. The cabin is open from April 01 to November 30th.
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Fries, Virginia, United States
18.1 miles
Elevation: 209 ft
Cripple Creek, Virginia, United States
21.6 miles
This campground overlooks the New River. There is no vehicular access to the campground. There is a short hike to the sites from the parking lot. There are 12 primitive tent camping sites and nine group primitive tent camping sites. Group sites must be rented in groups of three or more until all other Millrace sites are reserved. Once all of the Millrace sites are reserved, the group sites may be reserved individually. Note: This campground is 24 miles from Cliffview Campground. All sites are timbered and marked. Each has a fire ring, lantern post, picnic table, access to the New River Trail and non-flush toilet. Drinking water is available. One site, MR012, is handicapped accessible and is reserved last if not required for a handicapped camper. There is no life-guarded swimming. The New River's current is unpredictable and potentially dangerous; underwater hazards are possible.
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Foster Falls, Virginia, United States
23.3 miles
Baker Island Campground (Foster Falls) has seven very primitive sites. Before making a reservation, carefully read the entire description for this campground and this document (PDF) that describes this campground's particular regulations. The sites are on an island accessed only by boat and are available year-round. Reservations are strongly encouraged because prior registration of a site on Baker Island is required, even for walk-ins. Campers must park their vehicles at the lower boat launch since access to Baker Island is only by kayak or canoe. Visitors must display their confirmation letter on the dash to prevent their vehicle from being towed. Same-day reservations are acceptable, but campers must have access to a fax machine or pick up the confirmation letter from the park's Foster Falls office if there is insufficient time to receive the letter by mail.
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Foster Falls, Virginia, United States
23.8 miles
Located high on a mountaintop near Camp, VA, Blue Springs Gap Cabin seems to be on top of the world. Bird watching, hiking, and fishing are nearby. There are three cozy bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room with a huge fireplace. Electricity and flush toilet add comfort to this rustic mountain setting, but there is no potable water, so you must bring your own. Open from April 1 to November 30 each year.
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Rural Retreat, Virginia, United States
24.4 miles
Raccoon Branch Campground is located near Sugar Grove, VA and is only 11 miles from Interstate 81 via State Route 16 Making it an easily accessed overnight for travelers. Nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, this campground offers scenic mountain views, hiking from your campsite, and cold mountain streams. Every site will accommodate RV or tent camping.
Elevation: 254 ft
Sugar Grove, Virginia, United States
31.5 miles
Breathtaking mountain views, access to the Appalachian Trail, and facilities for horse camping make this park a great destination. Mountain streams offer superb trout fishing opportunities. The park has access to the highest point in Virginia), a part of Jefferson National Forest. Grayson Highlands State Park was originally named Mount Rogers State Park and was established in 1965. Grayson Highlands encompasses 4,822 acres. Various elevation: Entrance - 3,698 feet; Visitor Center - 4,953 feet; Little Pinnacle - 5,089 feet.
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Mouth Of Wilson, Virginia, United States
32.9 miles
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is a primitive camping area located in Fairwood Valley and only minutes from the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. If you are looking for a private place to camp with your horses while having access to a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, this is the spot. Groups of up to 25 people with horses will enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains in your own private campground. Groups without horses are also welcome. This area is easily accessed from a paved state road. You will need to bring your own drinking water, tools for manure removal, and plan to use non-flush toilets. A nearby stream provides water for horses. Showers can be taken at a nearby campground for an additional fee.
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Troutdale, Virginia, United States
33.4 miles