Walk

Grayson Highlands State Park

Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

Wild ponies roam high balds on the Appalachian Trail near Virginia's tallest peak.

Cost
Paid
Time to allow
4 hours

Open grassy balds at 5,000 ft host free-roaming ponies, and trails lead to Mount Rogers. The park also has a campground with sites for tents and RVs.

Good to know

  • Do not feed the ponies
  • Weather is cool and windy
  • Bring layers and rain gear
Best time
Late spring and fall
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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