Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (276) 783-5196 |
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Scenic Drives
The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway is found in southwest Virgina. Mount Rogers, elevation 5,729 feet, is the highest point in Virginia. The byway that provides access through the scenic forests and countryside surrounding Mount Rogers is divided into two parts. From Troutdale go southwest on Virginia Route 603 through the center of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area to the intersection with U. S. Highway 58. The other section of the byway is located on U. S. Highway 58, from Damascus east to Volney; sections of this road are unsuitable to vehicles or trucks more than 35 feet long. Attractions in the area include the Appalachian Trail, Little Wilson Creek Wilderness, Lewis Fork Wilderness, the Beartree Recreation Area, Grayson Highlands State Park and Whitetop Mountain. USDA Forest Service - George Washington and Jefferson National
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Last Modified: Thursday, 02 March 2006 at 13:56:38 EST