Grayson Highlands State Park (マウス・オブ・ウィルソン)
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TomRagaert
ゲント, ベルギー328件の投稿
2022年6月 • カップル・夫婦
Fantastisch state park met een gamma aan wandelingen om uit te kiezen, van makkelijk naar heel uitdagend. Dé grote uitdaging bestaat erin om de wilde pony's te vinden die zich vrij in het park bewegen. Wij troffen ze op de wandeling naar Mount Rogers, het hoogste punt van Virginia dat zich net buiten het park bevindt. Degelijke gift shop ook waar ze water en gekoelde dranken verkopen, maar zo goed als geen eten. Best op voorhand boodschappen doen voor de picknick.
投稿日：2022年6月13日
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Stephanie C
コロンビア, サウスカロライナ州61件の投稿
2022年6月 • ファミリー
Our favorite park of all times. We love sitting and watching the wild ponies. We always find them the hike is fun. Sitting up in the mountain rock with wind blowing feels amazing everyone should give that a try
投稿日：2022年6月12日
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Teresa O
1件の投稿
2022年6月 • カップル・夫婦
Its awesome to wake to birds going at it...i cant wait to come back..its a must hear 😀 youll love the whole.park and camp ground..5 stars
投稿日：2022年6月11日
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west73
Atlanta166件の投稿
2022年6月
We wanted to check out this state park based on the reviews. If you are an avid hiker, you will definitely enjoy it, however we are not. We parked at the Rhododendron Trail and used the stinky pit toilet then began clambering up and up and up the rugged, rocky, uneven trail to try to get a glimpse of the wild ponies. We climbed about a mile up to where the staffer at the gate told us they usually are where the AT crosses the trail but never saw them. Then began the hike back down. We drove all around and never saw a single staff member, other than the one at the gate where you pay to come in. With no cell service at all and the absence of staff, it was not at all something we enjoyed.
投稿日：2022年6月8日
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Alisa S
チャタヌーガ, テネシー州8件の投稿
2022年4月 • カップル・夫婦
Great park. Tons of trails. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Loved seeing the wild ponies. Definitely will come back!
投稿日：2022年4月30日
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Wanderlust3483
592件の投稿
2022年3月
We enjoyed hiking around in Grayson Highlands State Park. We took our dog on the Cabin Creek Trail, which is simply stunning. Be careful if it's been raining, as the trail can be slippery near the creek. It's a pretty gentle 2 mile loop trail. We also hiked up the Rhododendron Trail and saw the ponies, which was neat. The views were stunning.
投稿日：2022年3月17日
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K+1
マラソン, フロリダ州227件の投稿
2021年11月
What a lovely park. We hit it after visitor center was closed for season, but our main purpose was accomplished. Several trailheads offer possible approaches to Mt. Rogers, VA's highest, and the AT passes through it. I was very excited to see the park's resident wild ponies - as advertised LOL!
投稿日：2021年12月26日
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Bowmanator22
シャーロット, ノースカロライナ州4,974件の投稿
2021年5月 • 一人
Grayson Highlands is at the top of just about any ranking I could find of the best state parks in Virginia. Nestled between Mount Rogers, the state’s highest peak, and the North Carolina state line, the park is accessible only by the serpentine Highway 58. I must admit, there’s nothing I love more about driving than taking a curvy mountain road a little too fast.
Invigorated by the drive, even the $7 park entry fee couldn’t wipe the smile off my face as I arrived at the trailhead at Massie Gap. Hopping on a horse trail for a short stretch, I found myself on the spur trail that carried me up to the Appalachian Trail. This was my first hike of any notable length on the famed AT.
The section around Mount Rogers is incredibly popular for day hikers and through hikers. There are incredible views from the ridge, the balds, and the rocky knobs. On top of this, the herds of wild ponies draw many visitors young and old. Introduced to the area many years ago, the ponies add an extra level of intrigue to an already desirable hike. I passed an awful lot of people on the trail for a Wednesday. I couldn’t imagine the popularity on a weekend.
The trail itself is rocky and rugged, and you’ll have to concentrate with most every step to not turn ankles or trip over rocks. This is a hard thing to do, since I didn’t want to take my eyes of the beauty of the mountains on the horizon or the search for ponies on the nearby hillsides. As it turned out, the search was not a hard one today, and I must have seen fifty ponies (though I may have seen some twice since this was an out and back trip. The way I went was a five-mile trek to the point where the trail to Mount Rogers juts off. There is a faster way up, but true to form, I did not take it.
The half-mile spur to the summit is unremarkable as far as views are concerned. It is ironic that there’s no view atop the state’s highest peak. However, the forest setting almost takes you into another world. I’ve never seen a forest quite like it. There was something majestic about the moss-laden conifers. Standing on the highest spot I could find, I labeled it good enough and headed back down.
Passing the rocky tops and the ponies of Wilburn Ridge once more, I caught some more photos in slightly better light than I had the first time through. The whole day was a mixture of overcast to partly cloudy. The sun did its best, but the clouds won out most of the day. By the time I finally reached the parking lot, I had covered 10.9 miles in about 4.5 hours.
With some energy to spare, I crossed the parking lot to the trailhead to Big Pinnacle and Little Pinnacle, and eventually to the visitor center. Having picked up a snack and a souvenir at the gift shop, I headed back to the car, though not without enjoying the views atop the pinnacles. What a blessing to be at an overlook 5,089 feet above sea level on a gorgeous spring day, all alone!
Descending back to the car, I shut down the AllTrails navigation having covered 13.3 miles and having climbed over 2,400 feet. A bit tired, but grinning ear to ear over the visit to Grayson Highlands, I headed home to my wonderful family, deciding that one day, when the kids are older, we’ll try to come back and go searching for view and ponies together.
Invigorated by the drive, even the $7 park entry fee couldn’t wipe the smile off my face as I arrived at the trailhead at Massie Gap. Hopping on a horse trail for a short stretch, I found myself on the spur trail that carried me up to the Appalachian Trail. This was my first hike of any notable length on the famed AT.
The section around Mount Rogers is incredibly popular for day hikers and through hikers. There are incredible views from the ridge, the balds, and the rocky knobs. On top of this, the herds of wild ponies draw many visitors young and old. Introduced to the area many years ago, the ponies add an extra level of intrigue to an already desirable hike. I passed an awful lot of people on the trail for a Wednesday. I couldn’t imagine the popularity on a weekend.
The trail itself is rocky and rugged, and you’ll have to concentrate with most every step to not turn ankles or trip over rocks. This is a hard thing to do, since I didn’t want to take my eyes of the beauty of the mountains on the horizon or the search for ponies on the nearby hillsides. As it turned out, the search was not a hard one today, and I must have seen fifty ponies (though I may have seen some twice since this was an out and back trip. The way I went was a five-mile trek to the point where the trail to Mount Rogers juts off. There is a faster way up, but true to form, I did not take it.
The half-mile spur to the summit is unremarkable as far as views are concerned. It is ironic that there’s no view atop the state’s highest peak. However, the forest setting almost takes you into another world. I’ve never seen a forest quite like it. There was something majestic about the moss-laden conifers. Standing on the highest spot I could find, I labeled it good enough and headed back down.
Passing the rocky tops and the ponies of Wilburn Ridge once more, I caught some more photos in slightly better light than I had the first time through. The whole day was a mixture of overcast to partly cloudy. The sun did its best, but the clouds won out most of the day. By the time I finally reached the parking lot, I had covered 10.9 miles in about 4.5 hours.
With some energy to spare, I crossed the parking lot to the trailhead to Big Pinnacle and Little Pinnacle, and eventually to the visitor center. Having picked up a snack and a souvenir at the gift shop, I headed back to the car, though not without enjoying the views atop the pinnacles. What a blessing to be at an overlook 5,089 feet above sea level on a gorgeous spring day, all alone!
Descending back to the car, I shut down the AllTrails navigation having covered 13.3 miles and having climbed over 2,400 feet. A bit tired, but grinning ear to ear over the visit to Grayson Highlands, I headed home to my wonderful family, deciding that one day, when the kids are older, we’ll try to come back and go searching for view and ponies together.
投稿日：2021年7月2日
この口コミはトリップアドバイザーのメンバーの主観的な意見です。TripAdvisor LLCのものではありません。
emptynester40
ドレーパー, バージニア州174件の投稿
2021年6月
A beautiful state park, with lots to offer. We enjoyed the scenery, walking a bit to see the wild ponies (They're really quite tame and friendly, but for safety sake - do not pet or feed them), seeing the visitor center, and talking to friendly people who were also visiting the park that day.
投稿日：2021年6月18日
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Amanda T
ウェスターヴィル, オハイオ州1件の投稿
We are coming to camp for 3 nights in a few weeks from out of state. We have a Ford transit van (it’s tall) and will be pulling a pop up camper trailer. I’m wondering, how are the mountain roads? Think we’ll have problems on any twisty turny passes? Has me nervous, but my husband is an excellent driver.
Adrienne B
2件の投稿
Are the tent and cabin sites usually booked a year in advance? It looks like there is no availability all summer, but also having a hard time understanding the booking site on my phone.
WeTravel12050
チェロー, サウスカロライナ州219件の投稿
We had trouble with the website too and ended up calling directly to the park to get clarification. Hope that helps you. We only booked a few months advance and were fine. Good luck it is worth the visit
Melinda
フレデリックスバーグ, バージニア州9件の投稿
I am reading that the hike is 2 miles to see the ponies. Is that in and out? Also, moderate meaning? It seems everyone's definition is different. I really want to see the ponies, but I have some lower back issues. Is the incline extreme? Are there other areas to possibly see them that may be easier to access? Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
CampbellCamper
ジョーンズボロー, テネシー州
What trails would be best to take children (5-10 y/o) that would not be too difficult to hike, but would still allow fun outlooks or good spots to see the ponies?
Nancy H
サンドストン, バージニア州10件の投稿
Most of the park trails are moderate or difficult but you shouldn't have to hike much to see the ponies. Generally you can see them near the Massie Gap parking lot and the Rhododendron Trail is short and moderate and a good spot to see them. The best advice is to check with staff when you get to the park because they will normally know where they are hanging out. The ponies may appear tame but are wild and can hurt unsuspecting visitors to think they are domesticated so watch from a distance.
Cehcah2
3件の投稿
Hi! Are there any lakes or swimming holes nearby?
Lisa G
アーリントン, バージニア州22件の投稿
If you take the waterfall hiking trail, there is a pretty deep pool at the base of the falls.
Also, there is a big state park/lake about half an hour drive from the area of Grayson Highlands. It is called “Hungry Mother State Park.”
Victoria C
シャーロット, ノースカロライナ州5件の投稿
Hello! When is the best time of the year to see the ponies? I'd hate to miss them. Thanks in advance!
Nancy H
サンドストン, バージニア州10件の投稿
The ponies are there all year round and usually it would be hard to miss them. However, because of the weather conditions, I recommend June-September.
What is cell phone service like with AT&T at Grayson Highlands
mnottingham
Kingsport271件の投稿
Verizon service was spotty.
americanvball06
マナッサス, バージニア州
1. Does it cost $$ to enter the park? 2. What times are the park open on week days?
mnottingham
Kingsport271件の投稿
We paid $7 for parking on 3/29/19.
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- Grayson Highlands State Park周辺のホテル：
- （12.90 km ）River House Inn & Restaurant
- （3.33 km ）Grayson Highlands General Store & Inn
- （14.41 km ）ザ キャビンズ アット ヒーリング スプリングス
- （14.34 km ）Sleepy Fox Inn and Spa
- （9.76 km ）Grindstone Campground
- Grayson Highlands State Park周辺のレストラン：
- （12.91 km ）Pie On The Mountain
- （3.33 km ）Grayson Highlands General Store & Inn
- （14.88 km ）Kristin's Hook'd On Smoke
- （8.78 km ）Fox Creek General Store
- （12.86 km ）Riverhouse Country Inn
- Grayson Highlands State Park周辺のツアーやチケット：
- （9.74 km ）Appalachian Trail
- （11.38 km ）Whitetop Mountain
- （7.61 km ）Lansing Creeper Trail Park
- （15.79 km ）Riverside Canoe and Tube Rental
- （15.14 km ）Dusty Trails Outfitters