Virginia Highlands Trail
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Wythe County, VA
Point-to-point trail in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Wythe County, VA. Hiking, Mountain biking, & Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 58.2 mi (93.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,005 ft (2,440 m)
- Est. Time
- 22 hr 50 min
- High point
- 3,829 ft (1,167 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Chestnut Knob 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Peak: Horse Heaven 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Raccoon Branch Campground 51.5 mi (82.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Virginia Highlands Trail
How long is Virginia Highlands Trail?
Virginia Highlands Trail is 58.2 mi (93.7 km) long. Most people take about 22 hr 50 min. It climbs 8,005 ft (2,440 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,829 ft (1,167 m).
How hard is Virginia Highlands Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Virginia Highlands Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Virginia Highlands Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Virginia Highlands Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Virginia Highlands Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking, Off-road (4x4, OHV). Shared with bikes, motor vehicles. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Virginia Highlands 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 Trail
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- Virginia Highlands Horse Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Moderate · 7.4 mi (11.9 km)
- Virginia Highlands Horse Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- New River Trail - Fries New River Trail State Park · Easy · 10.5 mi (17 km)
- Iron Mountain Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Hard · 10.4 mi (16.7 km)
- Iron Mountain Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Hard · 9.7 mi (15.5 km)
- Bourne's Branch Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Mike's Gap Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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