Near Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook (MST Section)
Ferns line this whole trail!

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Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook (MST Section)

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A beautiful and lush section of the Mountains to Sea Trail that starts at Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook on the BRPW.
2.4
mi
Distance
265
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.41mi
Distance
265ft
Elevation Gain
265ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,392ft
High Point
5,252ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Starts at the Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Singletrack trail with occasional roots and rocks. Beautiful greenery and lush canopy acts as a great shade from the sun the whole way. Trail stops and turns around before the grass and other greenery becomes pretty thick and overgrown. Distance marked is for the whole round trip.

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