Mount Rogers via Grayson Highlands in Grayson Highlands State Park, VA

Hike Mount Rogers via Grayson Highlands Grayson Highlands State Park, VA

Class 1 8.5 miles 1600 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back Nov 6, 2016
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Mount Rogers can be climbed from the west, but I wanted to check out Grayson Highlands State Park as well, where wild ponies run rampant. This seemed like a good opportunity to check out both destinations in one hike. I started within the park and followed the Appalachian Trail through open meadows of sweeping Virginia views to the eastern sloping ridge of Mount Rogers. I used the mossy and gorgeous Mt. Rogers trail to gain the summit. I'm happy I took this route, despite the entrance fee, because seeing the ponies sporadically along the hike had me smiling the whole way.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Mount Rogers
5729 ft
2449 rise

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Starting from the trailhead within Grayson Highlands State Park, following the Appalachian Trail.
Starting from the trailhead within Grayson Highlands State Park, following the Appalachian Trail.
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A wild pony on the trail!
A wild pony on the trail!
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Sweeping Virginia views.
Sweeping Virginia views.
Mt. Rogers visible in the distance on the left.
Mt. Rogers visible in the distance on the left.
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Approaching the east ridge of Mt. Rogers.
Approaching the east ridge of Mt. Rogers.
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Leave the Appalachian Trail to follow the Mt. Rogers Trail.
Leave the Appalachian Trail to follow the Mt. Rogers Trail.
Mossy Mt. Rogers Trail.
Mossy Mt. Rogers Trail.
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Mt. Rogers summit.
Mt. Rogers summit.
More ponies on my way back.
More ponies on my way back.
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