Mount Rogers National Recreation Area — Hotel in Marion

Beautiful long hike but its worth it. Grayson Highland State Park is a good starting point. At the second gate, you just follow the sign...that says stay on the white blaze to Mount Roger Summit...although the last 0.3 mile to the summit you follow the blue blaze. Otherwise,the trail is easy to follow and then trace your step back to the parking lot. It's took us about 6 hours out and back, but that's because we stopped many times for snacks and...

I'm not a camper (I don't like dirt or bugs) and I'm not a hiker (same), but I can appreciate a beautiful view and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is chock full of scenery. Well managed forests and roadside pullouts and fantastic views of green valleys make my day.

Plenty of opportunities for camping and hiking and maybe even fishing, if those are things...

Just a beautiful area...highest peak in Virginia...nice welcome center....checked out some side roads, Hurricane Campground which is definitely off any main road, and drove the tight one lane gravel roads winding up and down the mountain...just an awesome time....noticed horse trails as well...that...