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Grayson Highlands Overlook Trail

The Grayson Highlands Overlook Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson Virginia, is a tiny 0.1 mile out-and-back walk to an overlook at the top of the mountain in the middle of the park.

The views from the overlook are worth the trip to the end of the park with continuous mountain views and Christmas tree farms in the valley below. Parking is just beyond the trailhead.
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  • Short, easy 0.1-mile out-and-back trail suitable for all skill levels.
  • Located in Grayson Highlands State Park, offering panoramic mountain vistas.
  • Convenient parking available near the trailhead.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
0'
Rating
4.0
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Added
September 06, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

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Total Change
7'
Ascent
0'
Descent
0'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    36.623421, -81.501053
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  2. Main Trailhead

    36.623192, -81.50124
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Safety information

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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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September 03, 2017
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