Hungry Mother State Park - Hiking trail near Marion, Virginia, United States - Nearby
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- Nearby Trails
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1. Rowlands Creek Falls Loop
Nice loop in the Mount Rogers NRA area
Distance: 12.4 miles
Marion, Virginia, United States
9.5 miles
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2. The Scales
Follow the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail to The Scales and enjoy sweeping vistas
Distance: 8.0 miles
Troutdale, Virginia, United States
11.9 miles
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3. Crawfish Valley - Channel Rock Trail
Distance: 13.0 miles
Rural Retreat, Virginia, United States
13.4 miles
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4. Mount Rogers from Elk Garden Gap
Alternate access to the highest point in Virginia
Distance: 9.0 miles
Damascus, Virginia, United States
15.7 miles
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5. Appalchian Trail - Elk Garden to Mount Rogers to Massie Gap
Beautiful section of the Appalchian Trail though Mount Rogers National Recreational Area
Distance: 8.5 miles
Damascus, Virginia, United States
15.7 miles
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6. Elk Garden To Brier And Cabin Ridge Loop
Loop through the Virginia Highlands Using the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
Distance: 9.4 miles
Troutdale, Virginia, United States
15.8 miles
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7. Mount Rogers from Grayson Highlands State Park
Hike to the highest point in Virginia
Distance: 8.0 miles
Marion, Virginia, United States
16.3 miles
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8. Grayson Highland Park to Mount Rogers
8 mile Day Hike from Horse Trail to Mount Rogers Summit
Distance: 8.0 miles
Grayson Highland Park, Virginia, United States
16.4 miles
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9. Grayson Highlands State Park Loop Hike
From scenic views to roaring creeks and waterfalls, this hike has it all.
Distance: 8.3 miles
Whitetop, Virginia, United States
16.4 miles
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10. Buzzard Rock
Short hike to sweeping views of the Mount Rogers NRA
Distance: 1.0 miles
Damascus, Virginia, United States
16.6 miles
- Nearby Campgrounds
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1. Hungry Mother State Park Campground
Hungry Mother State Park in southwestern Virginia is noted for its woodlands and lake. Easily accessible from Interstate 81, this park has folklore and history, swimming, camping, cabin rentals, boat rentals, hiking and the park system's first conference center, Hemlock Haven. Much of the land for Hungry Mother State Park was donated by local landowners to develop a new state park in Smyth County on Hungry Mother Creek. The park is one of the six original CCC parks that opened in June 1936. Only non-gasoline powered boats are allowed on the Hungry Mother Lake. Legend of Hungry Mother: Legend has it that when the Native Americans destroyed several settlements on the New River south of the park, Molly Marley and her small child were among the survivors taken to the raiders' base north of the park. They eventually escaped, wandering through the wilderness eating berries. Molly finally collapsed, and her child wandered down a creek until the child found help. The only words the child could utter were "Hungry Mother." The search party arrived at the foot of the mountain where Molly collapsed to find the child's mother dead. Today that mountain is Molly's Knob, and the stream is Hungry Mother Creek.
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Marion, Virginia, United States
1.0 miles
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2. Raccoon Branch Campground
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
10.1 miles
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3. Hurricane Campground
Hurricane is a quiet and peaceful campground with huge trees, a creek for fishing or wading and open, grassy areas that are great for games.
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Sugar Grove, Virginia, United States
10.3 miles
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4. Old Virginia Group Horse Campground
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
12.2 miles
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5. Grindstone Campground
Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Grindstone is in Fairwood Valley, with pastures and wooded hillsides. The valley is known for outstanding trout fishing in Fox Creek. Facilities provided include restrooms, picnic tables and two impact areas. Popular activities include fishing, hiking the nature trails, horseback riding and interpretive programs. Firewood is sold at the campground. There is a local store within 5 miles of the site. Water play area and playground equipment available.
Elevation: 347 ft
Troutdale, Virginia, United States
12.6 miles
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6. Beartree Campground
Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Campground located in diverse vegetation. Facilities provided include restrooms and a playground. Iron Mountain Trail and surrounding trails open year-round. This area also offers a 14 acre lake for fishing or swimming. A Virginia state fishing license, trout stamp, and National Forest stamp are required. These can be purchased at local stores, but not at the campground. An annual Kids Fishing Derby is held the 3rd Saturday in May for kids ages 5-15. For more information please call 800-628-7202.
Elevation: 3400 ft
Damascus, Virginia, United States
14.4 miles
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7. Blue Springs Gab Cabin
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
16.1 miles
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8. Grayson Highlands State Park Campground
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
16.6 miles
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9. Creeper Trail Campground
Creeper Trail Campground is conveniently located at the head of one of Virginia's most scenic hike and bike trails, the Virginia Creeper Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail is an old railroad grade that was converted to a trail. It winds along the Whitetop Laurel Creek with beautiful wooded and farmland scenery. There are lots of great swimming holes along the way.
Elevation: 3500 ft
Whitetop, Virginia, United States
19.9 miles
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10. Dark Horse Hollow Campground
Elevation: 256 ft
Crockett, Virginia, United States
20.1 miles