grayson highlands state park
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It is a beautiful drive along the improved Route 58 from Marion, VA to Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, near Mount Rogers, this highest point in this state at the very top of Virginia. We visited here 25 years ago, and roads have definitely gotten much better. Winding country roads (The Crooked Road Music Trail) will take you to and into this very pristine area with wonderful views. The entrance to Grayson Highlands State Park is well marked with a large sign and large wooden park map welcome display.After making initial contact and paying the entrance fee (or using the honor system envelopes), you will find a nicely equipped and well maintained Visitor Welcome Center, featuring clean restrooms, and an interesting historic mountain cabin interpretive site across the street. We had understood there are supposed to be rental cabins here, but we could not find any available for just the two of us. We were told you have to make reservations on line in advance, and that these few group cabins are pretty primitive.There are also horses in some of the fields which are maintained by the Park, and first-come campsites available at very reasonable costs. Some camping and picnic supplies are available at the Visitor Center. There are no rental rooms, lodging, or restaurants in this Park ... just camping sites for overnight visitors. It gets pretty cold and windy at this elevation (about 4,750 - 5,000 feet) so be prepared, particularly in the popular but colder Fall Colored Leaf season.Continue driving for about 12 miles uphill to the Park Headquarters at the end of the road, where there is a full gift shop, Ranger programs, and some basic amenities. Unfortunately, there is really NO HANDICAPPED ACCESS; although there are reserved handicapped parking spaces located way down below the Headquarters Building, you have to climb a long flight of stairs and a steep hill to get up to the Headquarters Building....definitely NOT ADA COMPLIANT. We understand that there are some Ranger led programs and museum exhibits here, but we could not get to them.Coming back you will see just one brief view of Mount Rogers from the road (look for a sign noting this is the ONLY view of Mount Rogers from the park's roadway). There are some large picnic and parking areas for accessing the Park's many hiking trails and some overlooks as you return back about 35 more miles to Marion, where there are several good lodging and restaurant facilities available.Overall this State Park is really beautiful and best suited to active folks in good physical shape to take hikes over uneven terrain and rock trails to get to the best views. Unfortunately for us, we could not do so....nevertheless, we enjoyed our drive and the limited accessibility this Virginia State Park offered at Grayson Highlands.
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We went to see the Highlands and specifically the horses. After driving for an hour we discovered that the park was closed for the next two days because of a controlled cull. While I understand the necessity for this, I was not at all impressed with the attitude of the woman ranger at the guest center. When we walked in she scampered off to another room leaving an unknowledgeable receptionist to answer our questions. She would have to repeat our questions to the ranger whose response was to say the park is closed. She at no point apologized for the inconvenience or gave us any suggestions of where to go. She is a very poor public servant. We hope to be able to make it up there after the hunt, and have something positive to say about the park.
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We camped here over a weekend in October. The temps were much cooler up here in the higher elevations. We didn't make reservations for camping so we got our spot in the only available area, which was where the people camped who had horses. It was a little more expensive (had to pay for a stall we didn't need) but it was a lot quieter and the other campers were really nice and friendly.We hiked over to Mt. Rogers the next day. It was challenging with beautiful views when the sun was out. The foliage was breathtaking this time of year. The wild ponies were an extra treat too. They were bigger than I thought they would be. And they appeared and acted like they were used to people.Very nice state park. I would visit again.
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Great views as you hike & fairly easy trails. Trails are also very clearly marked in case you forget your map! Perfect place to get breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The ponies are a bonus!
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Very scenic Virginia State Park with good hiking trails for all levels of expertise. Also, great for horse back riding and camping. We did a moderate hike and saw lots of horses. Great for children. We will be back.
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Grayson Highlands is a large and lovely state park. We enjoyed hiking the Twin Pinnacles Trail - great views and we enjoyed the interpretive guide. We believe it's longer than indicated on the trail map though. When we entered the park, the ranger gave us a quick overview of the trails and she told us that some of the trail map mileages were incorrect. We would have appreciated better trail descriptions as well. We also hiked the Wilson Creek Trail and the sign at the trail head was completely inaccurate - we found the trail to be much longer and more difficult than indicated. Because of that, we ran out of time and didn't get to hike the Rhododendron Trail where the wild ponies roam. We enjoyed the visitor's center and gift shop. Two very friendly and helpful volunteers were staffing it. We found them to be more knowledgeable of the park than the ranger we spoke with as we entered the park. Great park but we recommend seeking out a knowledgeable ranger or volunteer for info before striking out.
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Grayson Highlands is a great pace to visit. Just $5 and your in a beautiful stat park in Virginia. This pace is visited year round. Lots of hiking trails take you along one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the area. My family used to go up there on Father's Day and have a really big picnic. There was at least 60 of us. Good Times.
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We toured the Highlands State Park and visited the gift/museum on the top. Purchased some gifts. Learned a lot about the crooked trail in Virginia. Tried to see some wild ponies but didn't. The scenery was still worth it . By the way you have to go and find out about the ponies. They were really not wild. It was interesting to find out how they got there. Great place to go visit and stay. There is camping and also cabins. Check it out. One of Virginia's finest state parks.
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I visited with my daughter in late June. Hoping to see the mountain laurel in bloom but a large storm wiped most of the flowers away. That did not make it any less special. We actually camped AR Hurricane campground,30 minutes drive away beside a creek. That was excellent also. We drove to GHSP each morning for 3 days to see the heard of wild horses. I was able to take many wonderful photos of horses,long views, and my daughter having the time of her life. Almost 5 hours from home but worth every second on the drive.
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Great weekend get away. The views are excellent and the ponies are a definite bonus. Campsites are clean and facilities are well maintained.