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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Photograph Sugarland Overlook

      Located just inside the park entrance of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia, Sugarland Overlook provides an outstanding easterly view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.  The Sugarland Overlook is located about a mile up from the ranger station and is on the righthand side of the road....
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Twin Pinnacles Loop

      5.0
      1.35 mi / 157 ft gain
      Park at the Visitor Center; don't stress when you get to the parking lot and can't see it, it's up the hill. From the parking lot hike across the road and find the staircase. Follow this up to the Visitor Center. If you're standing in front of the Visitor Center, the trailhead will be to the left...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Stamper's Branch Trail

      3.37 mi / 781 ft gain
      Stamper's Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail

      5.0
      9.1 mi / 1549 ft gain
      First of all, who doesn't love wild ponies!  There are tons of ponies here, and although they are wild, they are not afraid of people and you can get pretty close (just don't feed them!).   Once you enter Grayson Highlands State Park, you will see a parking lot for Massie Gap a few miles in, par...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Backpack the Grayson Highlands

      4.8
      9.1 mi / 1549 ft gain
      Spanning roughly 4500 acres, located in a portion of Jefferson National Forest, looming under the highest peak in Virginia lies the Grayson Highlands. A part of Virginia’s State Parks system and a United States National Landmark, located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, the Highlands are home to wil...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Photograph Wild Horses at Grayson Highlands State Park

      4.6
      1.8 mi / 306 ft gain
      The wild horses gather on top of the bald at the end of Horse Trail North located in Grayson Highlands State Park. Because they are wild, it is important to remember not to touch or feed the horses. The horses are accustomed to hikers and will allow you in their near proximity, but bring a zoom l...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Rhododendron Trail to Rock Croppings

      5.0
      1.77 mi / 289 ft gain
      In order to go when the Rhododendron are blooming you'll need to aim for the first three weeks of June.  Starting from the Massies Gap parking area in the Grayson Highlands State Park, follow the trail through the field and towards the base of a large hill. You will see a fence that runs along t...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Hike and Fish Cabin Creek Trail

      5.0
      1.8 mi / 400 ft gain
      Starting at the Massie Gap Parking Area follow the paved road down towards the woods. You will see a gravel dirt path off the side of the road to your right that heads back towards the woods. A couple steps down the trail you will see a metal pole with "Cabin Creek Trail" written on it. Follow th...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Wilburn Ridge and Massie Gap Loop

      5.0
      2.32 mi / 318 ft gain
      To reach the trail head, park in the Massie Gap Parking Lot.  This is the parking lot for most of the trails in the park, so it can fill up very quickly, but you are able to park along the side of the road.  Massie Gap as two parking areas: one intended for overnight hikers and one for day hikers...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Twin Pinnacles via Big Pinnacles Trail

      5.0
      2 mi / 525 ft gain
      To reach the Big Pinnacle Trail Head, park at the Massie Gap Day Parking area, and then follow the road west (away from Massie Gap) until you reach the trail head located on the left side of the road.  Follow the Big Pinnacles Trail for 0.4 miles until it intersects with the Twin Pinnacles Trail....
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Mount Rogers Loop

      5.0
      15.6 mi / 1079 ft gain
      For an awesome 2-3 day trip, start hiking at the Massie Gap trailhead, which can be reached from Grayson Highlands State Park. Take the Rhododendron Trail up the ridge to connect with the AT, keeping an eye out for wild ponies in the Massie Gap area as they like to hang out here. Some of these po...
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    • Troutdale, Virginia

      Hike the Appalachian Trail from Elk Garden to Buzzard Rock

      5.0
      6.6 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Starting at the Elk Garden Parking Area hike the Appalachian Trail south (do not cross the road, follow the trail from the parking area). Hike along the trail following the white blazes and at 2.4 miles you'll reach a campsite on your left. This is a great place to camp overnight if you decide to...
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    • Creston, North Carolina

      Three Top Mountain

      4.2 mi / 1260 ft gain
      Three Top Mountain sits within the same vicinity of Elk Knob. The mountain gets its name from its three prominent rock projections at its peak. The highest point, unofficially named “Big Rock”, is at an elevation of 5020 feet. Prior to the originally named rock peak, you will arrive at Huckleb...
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    • Damascus, Virginia

      Bike the Virginia Creeper Trail

      5.0
      17 mi
      This multi-use (hiking, biking, horseback riding) rail-trail stretches 34 miles from Abingdon, Virginia to Whitetop, Virginia, passing through forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains, small farming communities in the countryside, and small historic towns.While you can pick up the trail at any point, ...
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    • Elk Creek, Virginia

      Camp at Comers Rock Recreation Area

      1 mi
      I didn't have any issues putting "Comers Rock Recreation Area" into my phone's GPS (Waze) and arriving exactly where I was supposed to. When you turn off US 21 (aka the Grayson Turnpike/Elk Creek Parkway) to Jefferson National Forest Road 57, you'll see a sign a parking lot that says "road not su...
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    • Marion, Virginia

      Hike Molly's Knob

      5.0
      3.4 mi / 1100 ft gain
      The parking lot is located on the east side of the lake, just before the group lodge on Lake Drive. The Molly’s Knob trail begins just uphill on the right and is marked by white blazes. You can also take an alternate route and follow the Lake Loop Trail (located to the left of the parking area)...
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    Camping and Lodging in Mouth of Wilson

    Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
    Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

    Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

    Fox Creek Horse Camp
    Troutdale, Virginia

    Fox Creek Horse Camp

    Grindstone
    1946 Laurel Valley Road

    Grindstone

    Hurricane Campground
    Sugar Grove, Virginia

    Hurricane Campground

    Raccoon Branch Campground
    Sugar Grove, Virginia

    Raccoon Branch Campground

    Beartree
    Damascus, Virginia

    Beartree

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Mouth of Wilson

    Road to Damascus

    Road to Damascus

    David Lefkowitz

    Four days hiking and paddling in North Carolina's Piedmont Region

    Four days hiking and paddling in North Carolina's Piedmont Region

    Simone Adams