Grayson Highlands State Park

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Recommended Routes in Grayson Highlands State Park - 6

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Ponies! This playful youngster, a wild pony, is one of the many treasures of the Mt. Rogers countryside.

Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back

8.6 mi 13.8 km • 1,351' Up 411.86 m Up • 1,351' Down 411.66 m Down

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The view from the summit.

Grayson Highlands: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop

12.3 mi 19.8 km • 1,872' Up 570.52 m Up • 1,872' Down 570.63 m Down

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You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.

Grayson Highlands 50K Trail Race

26.0 mi 41.8 km • 3,538' Up 1078.33 m Up • 3,444' Down 1049.73 m Down

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You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.

Grayson Highlands Half Marathon Trail Race

13.7 mi 22.0 km • 2,060' Up 627.9 m Up • 2,025' Down 617.22 m Down

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You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.

Grayson Highlands 50 Mile

47.1 mi 75.8 km • 6,259' Up 1907.66 m Up • 6,193' Down 1887.55 m Down

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Storms over North Carolina.

Mt. Rogers Out-and-Back

9.7 mi 15.7 km • 1,216' Up 370.51 m Up • 1,214' Down 370.12 m Down

Grayson Highlands State Park Running

140 Miles 226 Kilometers of Trail
6 Recommended Routes
3 Easy Trails
11 Intermediate Trails
3 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Grayson Highlands State Park - 11

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1.4 mi 2.3 km #1Twin Pinnacles Trail Intermediate Marion, VA	Intermediate	Marion, VA	2
0.6 mi 1.0 km #2Wilburn Ridge Trail Difficult Marion, VA	Difficult	Marion, VA	5
0.4 mi 0.6 km #3Big Pinnacle Trail Difficult Marion, VA	Difficult	Marion, VA	1
6.0 mi 9.6 km #4Virginia Highlands Horse Trail (VHHT): Scales to Crest Trail Intermediate Marion, VA	Intermediate	Marion, VA	3
3.2 mi 5.1 km #5First Peak Trail Intermediate/Difficult Marion, VA	Intermediate/Difficult	Marion, VA	3
1.3 mi 2.0 km #6Listening Rock Trail Intermediate Marion, VA	Intermediate	Marion, VA	1
4.0 mi 6.5 km #7Crest Trail Intermediate Adwolf, VA	Intermediate	Adwolf, VA	6
1.3 mi 2.0 km #8Seed Orchard Road Intermediate Marion, VA	Intermediate	Marion, VA	2
1.3 mi 2.1 km #9Scales Trail Intermediate/Difficult Marion, VA	Intermediate/Difficult	Marion, VA	2
2.5 mi 4.1 km #10Wilburn Branch Trail Difficult Marion, VA	Difficult	Marion, VA	1
0.8 mi 1.4 km #11Appalachian Spur Trail Easy Marion, VA	Easy	Marion, VA	1

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You may have the opportunity to meet the friendly ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia.

Apr 15, 2017 near Marion, VA

Ponies! This playful youngster, a wild pony, is one of the many treasures of the Mt. Rogers countryside.

Jul 3, 2017 near Marion, VA

On the way to the Mt. Rogers summit.

Sep 30, 2015 near Marion, VA

Sections of the Rhododendron Trail are quite beautiful when the shrubs are in bloom.

Jul 3, 2017 near Marion, VA

Pony on the path.

Oct 10, 2021 near Marion, VA

View at the top of Big Pinnacle.

Apr 14, 2021 near Marion, VA

This is one of the hills the local trail stewards intentionally traverse on the way to the Mt. Rogers summit.

Jul 3, 2017 near Marion, VA

Virginia high country.

Aug 17, 2017 near Marion, VA