Most recently updated October 15th, 2024
The Grayson Highlands Park is right on the edge of the areas of North Carolina and Virginia that were hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
That said, the Park is open (with some restrictions) and many of the surrounding communities are open for business and could really use your Fall vacation dollars to help rebuild!
Go to my Hurricane Helene page to get the latest updates on the latest Park, Trail and road repairs.
Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia is a great place to go hiking and look for wild ponies!
I was lucky enough to spend a few days there this past September.
The Park covers 4800-acres, and is adjacent to Virginia’s highest peak at an elevation of 5,729 feet, Mount Rogers.
You’ll find camping, picnicking, overnight horse stables, a visitor center, hiking trails, and access to the Appalachian Trail at Grayson Highlands.
But the ponies were the REAL attraction for me 🙂
The mountain balds are inhabited by a herd of ~120 ponies that run wild within the confines of the Park.
Visitors might also see black bear, bobcat, red fox, ruffed grouse, deer, and wild turkeys – and also longhorn cattle!
Read on to learn about the park and area history, hiking trails, and all of those wild ponies just waiting for you to visit!
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