Area: Grayson Highlands & Mount Rogers Virgina
Trail: Wilburn Ridge, Rhododendron Gap, Appalachian Trail
Location: Southwest Virginia
Campsites: Several along the AT, and Thomas Knob Shelter.
Length: Around 8 miles, but can be added onto, or shortened very easily.
Trail Type: Loop
Difficulty: Moderate, difficult for some in spots
Water?: Thomas Knob has the best access to water, although there are a few other spots along the hike.

This is by far one of the best hikes in the area. It is a bit of a drive (about 30 miles from Damascus, VA) but very well worth it. It is definitely the closest to hiking in the Rockies I have seen in the south. Beautiful scenery, feral horses, options galore and an outstanding trail system. This is definitely going to become an annual visit for us, if not more.