Elevation

5,729 ft / 1,746 m

#1 in Virginia

#27,963 in United States

Prominence

2,449 ft / 746 m

#2 in Virginia

#633 in United States

Summits

138 summits

#2 in Virginia

#261 in United States

Top climbing months

May   18%

October   13%

July   12%

Highlights

  • Mount Rogers is the highest peak in Virginia.
  • Most easily accessed from Grayson Highlands State Park by following the Appalachian Trail southbound for 3.5 miles to a blue-blazed trail leading to the summit, which is covered by trees.
  • The Appalachian Trail passes within a half mile of the summit, making the area especially popular with hikers.
1 summit • 10.4 mi • 1,585 ft gain • 4 hr 41 min
1 summit • 1.4 mi • 272 ft gain • 49 min
1 summit • 8.1 mi • 1,111 ft gain • 3 hr 36 min
1 summit • 8.9 mi • 1,444 ft gain • 3 hr 10 min
1 summit • 9.2 mi • 1,415 ft gain • 4 hr 45 min

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