The best running trails in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
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Last updated: October 8, 2025
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1. Virginia Creeper Trail run — Grayson County
18.7km
02:19
280m
280m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Wilburn Ridge via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County
7.44km
01:01
260m
260m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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3. Whitetop Mountain via Mud Creek Lane run — Grayson County
11.3km
01:30
370m
370m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County
14.3km
01:57
490m
490m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Lost Mountain Shelter via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County
17.1km
02:14
430m
430m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Whitetop Mountain via Buzzard Rock run — Grayson County
6.11km
00:47
160m
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
7. Virginia Creeper Trail Southern Terminus run — Grayson County
10.2km
01:08
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Cabin Creek Trail loop run — Grayson County
3.61km
00:30
110m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Mount Rogers via Crest Trail run — Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
21.7km
03:01
770m
770m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Rowland Creek Trail run — Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
14.8km
02:04
630m
630m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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