Grayson Highlands State Park
Great state park has nine hiking trails to panoramic vistas and scenic waterfalls with also connections to the Appalachian Trail.
Driving Directions
From Bristol, TN
- Follow I-81 north to Exit 35.
- Take Exit 35, turn right onto Va. 762, which becomes Va. 600 at blinking light.
- Follow Va. 762/600 12 miles to intersection with Va. 603.
- Continue south on Va. 600 after "dogleg" around businesses and reach U. S. 58 in about 8 miles.
- Turn left onto U. S. 58 east for about 10 miles to Grayson Highlands State Park (pay entry fee).
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Trails
<--http://www.sherpaguides.com/virginia/mountains/blue_ridge/grayson_highlands.html--> Listening Rock Trail: mileage 2.0 loop; F Wilson Creek Trail: mileage 1.8; F Stampers Branch Trail: mileage 2.0; F Rock House Ridge Trail: mileage 1.4 loop; 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 | F, X |
| Cabin Creek Trail | 1.9 loop | F |
| AT, Wilburn Ridge, Scales | 11.6 loop | F |
| Big Pinnacle, Twin Pinnacles | 2.5 loop | F |
Key: F = Foot Traffic; H = Horseback Riding; B = Mountain Bikes; X = Cross Country Skiing
Link
Park website link