An excellent overnight or multi-day loop through one of the most scenic areas in Virginia. The route leads hikers to the summit of Mount Rogers, the highest peak in the state, beside large rock outcroppings offering expansive ridgeline views, and through lush mountain meadows where wild ponies roam freely. The loop also features exceptional backcountry camping options, providing mountain panoramas sure to leave lasting memories for those who call Mount Rogers and the Grayson

The following is an evolving list of plane crash hikes in the Northeast and Southeast, each with a brief description, location, and links on how to find them. If considering hiking to one of these sites, please recognize that several of them mark the loss of life and refrain from disturbing or removing any wreckage. United States Air Force T-28 Trojan Location Lyndhurst, Virginia A May 1, 1964 plane crash site located along the eastern slope of Humpback Mountain, just a handf

Enjoy a sensational sunrise, discover the remains of a 1943 B-25 bomber, and get in some light scrambling on a moderately strenuous day hike in Virginia's storied Peaks of Otter. Trail Info Length 3.5 miles Elevation gain 1,700 feet Route Out & back Permit required no Dogs allowed on leash Trailhead elevation 2,556' Water None Don't miss Sunrise from Sharp Top's summit and scrambling at Buzzard's Roost Hiking Sharp Top Mountain & B-25 Bomber Crash Site Situated within Jeffers

An overnight multi-trail loop backpack leading to two separate plane crash sites just south of Shenandoah National Park. Escape the crowds, enjoy sweeping views of Rockfish Valley, and take in one of the area's most iconic natural landmarks. Trail Info Length 10 miles Elevation gain 2,300 feet Route Loop Permit required yes, for backcountry camping Dogs allowed on leash Trailhead elevation 2,357' Water None Don't miss backcountry camping at Glass Hollow Overlook Hiking Dobie

Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Highlands, an hour north of Virginia's famed Triple Crown route lies a fairly well hidden waterfall. Its roadside overlook is barely noticeable to travelers. Blink while driving along VA-220 and you'll miss it. The 80-foot plunge falls known as Falling Spring Falls may be the prize of the Allegheny Highlands, but few other than nearby residents know it even exists. It was part of an 82-acre land grant from England's King George II

Named after James McAfee, a Scottish-Irish born immigrant who settled in Virginia's Catawba Valley in the late 1730's, McAfee Knob sits atop the northeast ridge of Catawba Mountain providing hikers with gorgeous panorama views of the valley below. It's the most photographed spot anywhere on the 2,190-mile long Appalachian Trail, but When Myron Avery, the Appalachian Trail's master builder, designed the route the plan was for the trail to follow the crest of the Blue Ridge Mo