VIRGINIA

Mount Rogers

5,729 feet (NAVD88)

 

WHO - Competent hikers

 

WHAT - Height Rank # 19

          Difficulty Rank # 16

 

DIFFICULTY #  Level 1 - Moderate hike.

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WHEN - Optimum Time - Spring, Summer & Fall

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WHERE - Latitude -  36 deg. 40 min. N

              Longitude - 81 deg. 33 min. W

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SW Virginia in Grayson Highlands State Park, about 40 mi. E of Abingdon

 

Wikipedia Link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rogers

 

WHY - GET INVOLVED WITH APEXCHALLENGE 2019

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Less Crowded than National Parks

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A compelling Bucket List item

Other things to see in the Vicinity -

Always Leave the HP better than it was found

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These places can be:

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FABULOUS FUN FILLED FAMILY FITNESS FINDS

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HOW - No specialized gear required.

 

COMMENTS: The Rhododendron Trail & the Wild Horses are awesome.