Near High Rocks Trail
This view makes the climb worth while!
Near High Rocks Trail
A scenic view of Wytheville.
Near High Rocks Trail
View from the High Rocks on the High Rocks Spur Trail. Main View looks towards Wytheville, Virginia. This photo points the opposite direction.
Near High Rocks Trail
On top of the Highs Rock on High Rocks Spur Trail

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High Rocks Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A short trail to High Rocks overlooking Wytheville.
1.4
mi
Distance
564
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.38mi
Distance
564ft
Elevation Gain
56ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,660ft
High Point
3,116ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead begins at a small graveled parking lot (approximately room for 6 vehicles). The trail goes downhill for 0.25 mile and parallels a gravel access road. The trail then turns up hill. Water was running down the trail for a bit and there were some washed out areas, but the footing was good due to the abundant sand. Portions of the trail also had a fair amount of cobbles, but again the footing was good. The middle portion of the trail 0.65 to 0.95 was steep but not difficult. The trail was a bit narrow in some sections but very passable. There was no evident blazing for this trail but it was very obvious. From 1.0 miles to 1.25 the trail is very level and the last 0.15 miles is up hill but not too steep. The trail comes to the overlook very abruptly due to the close vegetation but the overlooks are easily accessible.

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Contributors
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