Grayson Highlands State Park

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

Driving Directions

From Bristol, TN

1. Follow I-81 north to Exit 35.
2. Take Exit 35, turn right onto Va. 762, which becomes Va. 600 at blinking light.
3. Follow Va. 762/600 12 miles to intersection with Va. 603.
4. Continue south on Va. 600 after "dogleg" around businesses and reach U. S. 58 in about 8 miles.
5. Turn left onto U. S. 58 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.
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Trails

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Instead of listing every trail, below are suggested hike routes for you to consider.

Work in progress: Wilson Creek Trail: mileage 1.8; F Stampers Branch Trail: mileage 2.0; F Appalachian Trail: mileage 2.8; F Horse Trail (east): mileage 1.7; H, F, B, X Horse Trail (north): mileage 1.0; H, F, X Seed Orchard Road: mileage 1.3; H, F, B, X Old Upchurch Road: mileage 3.7; H, F, B, X Service Road: mileage 0.5; B, F, X Appalachian Spur Trail: mileage 1.0; F Wilburn Branch Trail; mileage 1.5; F, B

Trail	Distance (miles)	Usage
Rhododendron Trail	1.0
Cabin Creek Trail	1.9 loop
AT, Wilburn Ridge, Scales	11.6 loop
Twin Pinnacles	1.6 loop
Listening Rock Trail	2.0 loop
Rock House Ridge Trail	1.4 loop

Key: F = Foot Traffic; H = Horseback Riding; B = Mountain Bikes; X = Cross Country Skiing

Link

Park website link