Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Magic Tree Hike

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Canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
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Location of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia

Where

Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Visitor Center

When

May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock? That's what it looks like anyway. Join a ranger on a short moderate hike to see the Magic Tree and learn about what the land used to be, and how the tree came to be sitting on top of a rock. Continue to Little Pinnacle, the highest point in the park, and enjoy the long-range views and learn more about the ecology and history of Grayson Highlands.

Be prepared by bringing some water and wearing closed-toe shoes.

photo of forest trail

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-579-7092
Email Address: GraysonHighlands@dcr.virginia.gov