I live about 2 hours from Grayson Highlands State Park (North Carolina Piedmont) and would like to do some day hiking and hopefully my daughter could see some wild ponies.  I know when I get there I will probably stop by the visitor center, but has anyone been there before that could offer some insight on which trail, how long (was hoping under 2 miles) thats not too strenuous?  Nice view of the mountains and wildlife is really what I'm looking for.  


Any help would be great.

Thanks

I can't remember the specific trails (it's been over 10 years since I've been there), but there are wild ponies in the park that you absolutely can't miss, especially with a daughter!

eta - former piedmont tarheel myself

Hike up to the summit of Mt. Rogers.  The Appalachian trail intersection of Rt. 600 is a good day hike.  

My favorite area of VA.

Quoted: but has anyone been there before that could offer some insight on which trail, how long (was hoping under 2 miles) thats not too strenuous?

There is a trail along the ridgeline just above the visitors center, the Twin Pinnacles Trail (1.75 miles). Easy going, beautiful view, and a lot cooler even during mid-August.

My wife and I did it with our kids when they were 7 and 10 years old.

It's a beautiful park, we even saw the deer running through a family softball game.

Grayson Highlands Park Map

Enjoy!!!!

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