Mount Rogers via the AT -

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Step into a real-life winter wonderland at Grayson Highlands State Park, where snow-covered trails wind through rolling mountain meadows and frost-dusted evergreens. The air feels crisp and pure, and if you’re lucky, the wild ponies will wander close—manes dusted with snow, calm and curious against the white landscape.

This isn’t your average stroll—expect a moderate to hard trek if there’s been recent snowfall. The drifts can be deep, and the wind on the ridges can make it feel like you’ve stepped into another world. But with proper winter gear, waterproof boots, and layers to keep you warm, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views that stretch for miles over Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, every peak wrapped in silence and snow.

There’s something magical about it—like hiking through a snow globe that’s come to life.✨

Rating Comparison: Listed as hard on Alltrails

Trail: Mount Rogers via the Appalachian
Difficult: Hard
Distance: 10.6 miles
Type: Out and back
Elevation gain: 1,738
Estimated Time: 7 hours depending on hiking group
Water Sources/Supply: Bring 2-3 liters; bring protein filled snacks and a beautiful lunch to eat
Meet up time: 9:00am
Hike start time: 9:15am
Meet at the Massie Gap parking lot in Grayson Highlands State Park

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