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


Work in progress:
Work in progress:
Wilson Creek Trail: mileage 1.8; F
 
Stampers Branch Trail: mileage 2.0; F  
Stampers Branch Trail: mileage 2.0; F  
Appalachian Trail: mileage 2.8; F  
Appalachian Trail: mileage 2.8; F  
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|[[Rock House Ridge Trail]]
|[[Rock House Ridge Trail]]
|1.4 loop
|1.4 loop
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|[[Wilson Creek Trail]]
|1.8 loop
|{{Hike}}  
|{{Hike}}  
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Revision as of 10:49, 12 March 2011

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