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
- 55.9 mi (90 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 9,226 ft (2,812 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 40 min
- High point
- 4,603 ft (1,403 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Horse Heaven 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Peak: Flat Top 47.1 mi (75.7 km) from start
- Peak: Hurricane Mountain 47.7 mi (76.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Fox Creek Horse Campground 51.2 mi (82.4 km) from start
- Spring 55.6 mi (89.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Scales 55.9 mi (90 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
How long is Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is 55.9 mi (90 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 40 min. It climbs 9,226 ft (2,812 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,603 ft (1,403 m).
How hard is Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, 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. Toilets: Trailhead. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Virginia Highlands Horse Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Virginia Highlands Horse Trail?
Best for Horseback riding. Also: Hiking, Mountain biking.
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.
Trails near Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
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- Arrowhead Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Mike's Gap Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Mike's Gap Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Yellow Branch Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Moderate · 6.2 mi (9.9 km)
- Yellow Branch Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Moore Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Hard · 6.2 mi (10 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap