워싱턴 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Highest mountain in Verginia on the Appalachian Trail without view due to dense forest

This is a great area to explore. It’s fun with kids too.

This toter was used to watch for Forest fires

The Virginia Creeper Trail crosses the Holston River at the confluence of its Middle and South Forks. An impressive wooden bridge crosses the river and makes for dramatic photo opportunities.

Whitetop Laurel is one of the largest and most scenic creeks in Virginia. It's also one of the premier trout fishing creeks where you can catch brown, brook, and rainbow trout. Much of it is accessible via the Virginia Creeper Trail that parallels it for a few miles through this valley.

If you're looking for a hike in Damascus then you should start here in the city park. Not only does the Appalachian Trail pass through but so does the Virginia Creeper Trail. The Appalachian Trail will take you up to the ridgeline as you hike out of town, while the Virginia Creeper Trail sticks to the low ground and follows the creek through the valley.

Mount Rogers is not only right on the famous Appalachian Trail, it is also the highest mountain in the state of Virginia at 5,729 feet. The detour to the summit is only half a mile, with just 240 feet of ascent. But you can't expect a grand view because of the dense forest.

Great view of Whitetop Mountain from Buzzard Rock and the Appalachian Trail. It is a good place for a break to enjoy the wonderful vista.