Grayson Highlands State Park

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Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson wild ponies.jpg
Park Type State Park
Located Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee $7 per vehicle
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingCampingSkiingHorses
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park Picnicking
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park WaterfallsVistas
Park Trails

16 Trails / Total of 19.02 miles30.61 km <br />

Lodging Types CampgroundBackpackingGroup Campground
Camping Amenities

Site waterDump station20 amp electrical30 amp electricalShowersCamp Store

Park Area 4,502 acres18.219 km² <br />
Operated By
Main Location 36° 36' 50.15" N, 81° 28' 51.53" W Map
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Park Overview[edit]

Great state park has several hiking trails to panoramic vistas and scenic waterfalls with also connections to the Appalachian Trail.

Driving Directions[edit]

From Bristol, TN

  1. Follow I-81 north to Exit 35.
  2. Take Exit 35, turn right onto VA762, which becomes VA600 at blinking light.
  3. Follow VA762/600 12 miles to intersection with VA603.
  4. Continue south on VA600 after "dogleg" around businesses and reach US58 in about 8 miles.
  5. Turn left onto US58 east for about 10 miles to Grayson Highlands State Park (pay entry fee).

The Scales area can be directly accessed from the north side of the park.

Fees, Hours, Restrictions[edit]

Daily parking fee for Grayson Highlands is now (as of 2018) $5 for Virginia tags and $7 out-of-state.

Trails[edit]

The following trails are available in Grayson Highlands State Park.

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
AT, Wilburn Ridge, Scales Hard

HikingCamping

Cabin Creek Trail 1.80 mi Medium Yellow

HikingFishing

Loop with a waterfall and a rhododendron tunnel
Listening Rock Trail 1.40 mi Easy

HikingDogs

Rhododendron Trail Easy

HikingSkiing

Twin Pinnacles Trail 1.60 mi Easy

DogsHiking

Big Pinnacle TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.45 mi Hard Yellow
Haw Flats TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.62 mi Easy Red
Horse Trail EastThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.03 mi Medium Orange
Horse Trail NorthThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.93 mi Medium Orange
Rock House Ridge TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.25 mi Medium Blue
Seed Orchard RoadThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.21 mi Medium Red
Split Rock TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.30 mi Hard Yellow
Stamper's Branch TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.66 mi Medium Yellow
Upchurch RoadThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 3.07 mi Medium Orange
Wilburn Branch TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.94 mi Hard Green
Wilson Creek TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.76 mi Hard Red

A recommended 11.6 mile loop hike would involve the AT, Wilburn Ridge, and Scales trails.

If staying at Hickory Ridge, a few options exist for loop hikes. Stamper's Branch Trail, Twin Pinnacles Trail, Big Pinnacle Trail, and returning on Horse Trail East is a good 5mi loop.

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