Wilburn Ridge via Appalachian Trail - Moderate

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Check out the wild ponies at the most famous Grayson Highlands. We offer this hike at minimum four times a year but hitting it in spring is an absolute must! You will see wildflowers, greenery, mountain views AND ponies. If we are lucky in this trip we might see some new baby ponies.

There is a small fee for entrance into the state park however if you have your REI receipt you can get in for free. Please consider paying the small fee if you do not regularly give donations to our state parks.

Trail: Wilburn Ridge via Appalachian Trail
Difficult: Moderate
Distance: 4.4 miles
Type: Out and back
Elevation gain: 889
Estimated Time: 3 hours, we can add mileage if we want
Meet up time: 11am
Hike start time: 11:15am
Meet at Trailhead use link here to access the trail head.

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