Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers NRA - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers NRA
Country:	United States
State:	Virginia
Nearby Town:	Marion, VA
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Directions:	Grayson Highlands State Park is a great place to jump off. You do have to pay for overnight parking, but easy to access the backcountry in several directions. Grayson Highlands State Park 829 Grayson Highland Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 phone: (276) 579-7092
Total Hike Distance:	12.50 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Grayson Highlands Backpacking Parking Lot
Trails Used:	VA Highlands Connector Trail, AT, Wilson Creek Trail, Va Highlands Horse Trail, Springs Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers, Springs
Management:	U.S. Forest Service
Contact Information:	George Washington & Jefferson National Forests 5162 Valleypointe Parkway Roanoke, VA 24019 (540) 265-5100
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs, Horses
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	Hike begins at the Grayson Highlands backpacker parking lot. Take the VA Highlands Connector Trail to Massie Gap. Pick-up the AT and head east towards the Wise shelter. After passing the Wise shelter pick-up Wilson Creek Trail, continue on til you meet up with the VA Highlands Horse Trail. Plenty of opportunities to set up camp in this area. Comtinue on the VA Highlands Horse Trail west. Meet up with the AT, Springs Trail, and the VA Highlands Connector Trail to continue into the backcountry for endless hiking options. Plenty of sites spread out throughout this area also. Pick up the AT and head back into Grayson Highlands State Park for return to the parking area.