Grayson Highlands State Park Cabins

Also known as the Massie Gap Trail, this short but steep climb takes you from the parking area by Grayson Highlands State Park cabins up to a viewpoint where you can get some great pictures of nearby Wilbur Ridge.

The Rhododendron Trail connects with the longer Appalachian Trail, which takes you high onto the plateau of Wilbur Ridge. This is a difficult hiking trail, but the great views from the top of the ridge make it worth the effort.

Another tough hike, Wilson Creek Trail is a great hiking route to follow if you want to see the waterfalls in Grayson Highlands State Park. Be careful on this trail, as some of the rocks can be wet and slippery.

If you like waterfalls, then you should make time to hike the 1.8-mile Cabin Creek Trail. The waterfall at Cabin Creek is the largest and most beautiful in the park, and the hiking trail that takes you there is not as steep as some of the other routes.

Grayson Highlands State Park is famous for the wild ponies that graze on the lower slopes of its hills. Take a hike along some of the easier trails in the park to try to spot some of these elusive creatures.

Explore Grayson Highlands State Park at a more leisurely pace with a guided horseback ride along some of the area's more accessible trails.

You can also take a guided canoe trip down the New River, which gives families the chance to glimpse scenery that is well off the beaten track for most visitors. Bring a picnic and enjoy lunch by the water's edge.