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Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

The best running trails in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

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Running in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Virginia Creeper Trail run — Grayson County

18.7km

02:19

280m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Whitetop Mountain via Mud Creek Lane run — Grayson County

11.3km

01:30

370m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County

14.3km

01:57

490m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lost Mountain Shelter via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County

17.1km

02:14

430m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Whitetop Mountain via Buzzard Rock run — Grayson County

6.11km

00:47

160m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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6. Virginia Creeper Trail Southern Terminus run — Grayson County

10.2km

01:08

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Mount Rogers via Crest Trail run — Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

21.7km

03:01

770m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rowland Creek Trail run — Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

14.8km

02:04

630m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Little Dry Run Trail — Little Dry Run Wilderness

12.6km

01:42

360m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Laurel Creek – Whitetop Laurel Creek loop from Damascus

14.1km

01:42

320m

310m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

1. Virginia Creeper Trail run — Grayson County

2. Whitetop Mountain via Mud Creek Lane run — Grayson County

3. Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County

4. Lost Mountain Shelter via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County

5. Whitetop Mountain via Buzzard Rock run — Grayson County

6. Virginia Creeper Trail Southern Terminus run — Grayson County

7. Mount Rogers via Crest Trail run — Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

8. Rowland Creek Trail run — Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

9. Little Dry Run Trail — Little Dry Run Wilderness

10. Laurel Creek – Whitetop Laurel Creek loop from Damascus

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