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| Trail Name
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Rhododendron Trail
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| Nearest City
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Mouth of Wilson
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| State
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Virginia
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| Trail Marking
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Blue
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| Trail Use/Features
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| Difficulty Rating
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Easy
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| Hiking Time
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11 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br />
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| Distance, round-trip
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22 mi <br />3.219 km <br />
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| Climb/Descent Elevation
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| High Point
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~5400"~" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.
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| Nearest Medical
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Damascus, VA
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Trail Overview
Located in Grayson Highlands State Park. Favorite location to see the wild ponies or pick huckleberries in August-early September.
How to get there
Driving direction are given on the Grayson Highlands State Park page. Park in Massie Gap lot. Trailhead gate is seen across the open field.
Route Description
Cross the open field to reach the trailhead at the horse gate. The blue-blazed Rhododendron Trail heads uphill along a curved path. The gravel road at 0.8 mile is the Virginia Highlands horse trail. The trail ends are rough 1 mile upon reaching the white-blazed Appalachian Trail.
Typical Conditions
Heavily used and worn trail. Has been relocated over the years to reduce the rate of ascent. Can be very busy during nice weekends when the berries are in season.
Fees, Permits, etc.
Daily parking fee for passenger vehicles into VA state parks is $2 weekdays, $3 weekends.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
Maps
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(A) 36.63329,-81.50900
Parking area
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Trailhead at fence gate
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