Grayson Highlands State Park Hike, VA, US – 18 Mile Loop
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park located in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. It is adjacent to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and lies within the Jefferson National Forest.
The park was established in 1965 and contains a total of 4,502 acres (1,822 ha). The park hosts a number of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, and backpacking. A 2.8 mile (4.5 km) portion of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park in addition to a number of other hiking and horseback riding trails.
Trails winding through breathtaking scenery. Wild ponies grazing in open meadows. After years of hearing about the beauty of Grayson Highlands, I finally got to experience it for myself. It did not disappoint!
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