Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Smyth County, VA
Point-to-point trail in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Smyth County, VA. Horseback riding, Hiking, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 15.1 mi (24.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,260 ft (384 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 40 min
- High point
- 3,228 ft (984 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Questions about Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
How long is Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 40 min. It climbs 1,260 ft (384 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,228 ft (984 m).
How hard is Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Virginia Highlands Horse Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
Best for Horseback riding. Also: Hiking, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Unaka Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Comers Rock Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Horne Knob Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Kirk Hollow Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Turkey Path Lane George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Little Dry Run Trail Little Dry Run Wilderness · Hard · 8.3 mi (13.3 km)
More hikes in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
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