Mount Rogers

The summit of Mount Rogers, in Virginia, United States, is 5,729 feet (1,746 m) above mean sea level, making it the state's highest natural point. About 6.45 miles (10.38 km) west-southwest of Troutdale, Virginia, the crest divides Grayson and Smyth Counties in Virginia. The Lewis Fork Wilderness contains the majority of the mountain, and the entire region is a part of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, which is a division of the Jefferson National Forest. This is one of the best place to hike in the US.

The Appalachian Trail can be followed southbound for 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to a blue-blazed trail that leads to the summit, which is covered in trees and marked with four National Geodetic Survey triangulation station disks. This is the easiest way to reach the top from Grayson Highlands State Park. The region is particularly well-liked with hikers.

The Blue Ridge Mountains' southwest region, close to the North Carolina border, contains the tallest peak in Virginia, rising 5,728 feet, which is Mount Rogers. It is a 412-mile climb to the top that begins at Massie Gap in Grayson Highlands State Park and partially follows the Appalachian Trail. You enjoy expansive views the entire route because the most of it goes through rocky fields, with the exception of the peak, which is covered in a thick spruce-fir forest. The fact that wild ponies graze on mountainside meadows along the entire trek is the nicest part. Even though this is a well-liked path for camping, birding, and trekking, you can still find some peace and quiet during the slower periods of the day. The walk is most enjoyable from February through October. In some places, dogs are allowed off-leash.

Length: 20 km

Elevation: 740 m

Level: Moderate