Hiking & Parks
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Elk Garden Trailhead
Elk Garden is named after the now extinct eastern elk that once roamed throughout this area along with timber wolves, mountain lions, and bison. Today, none of these animals exist here, but black bear, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey are common throughout these woodlands. Entry to three trails can be found at Elk Garden: Elk…
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Jefferson National Forest
Jefferson National Forest was formed by combining portions of the Unaka and George Washington National Forests with other land.
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Matthews State Forest
Nearly 8 miles of challenging mountain trails for the hiking/biking enthusiast.
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Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area
A mountain recreation wonderland within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.
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New River Trail State Park
New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows repurposed railroad right-of-way.
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The Appalachian Trail
Grayson County is proud to offer a delightful section of the AT which can be accessed at Grayson Highlands State Park, Elk Garden trail head, Whitetop Mountain, and Rt. 603.
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Virginia Creeper Trail
The 34.3-mile Virginia Creeper – a great bike or hike on a repurposed railroad bed.
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Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52 mile scenic trail designed for the enjoyment of horseback riders. The trail is mostly outside of park property but can be reached from the park using the Appalachian Trail or Horse Trail North. It offers stunning vistas of the region and connects to the Mount Rogers Recreational…
