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RHODODENDRON GAP
LOCATION:  Southwest Virginia
HIKE STARTS:  Massie's Gap
HIKE ENDS:  VA 603
TOTAL DISTANCE:  8.1 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate to Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian, Pine Mountain Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Jefferson NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  Grayson Highland State Park is more akin to the grasslands of Montana than the typical meadows of Southwestern Virginia. There are magnificent views from the wide open areas in the park and from the numerous rock outcroppings along the trail.  Herds of wild ponies roam these lands and are often seen in the area.  I've hiked this area numerous times, and prefer the loop hikes using the Appalachian and Pine Mountain Trails. This trip, however, we did a shuttle hike across Rhododendron Gap where we got hit by a blizzard and had to set-up camp for the night before we reached our destination. The snow was heavy above 5000 feet, but non-existent in the lower areas.

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