Mount Rogers Scenic Byway
Mount Rogers Scenic Byway is a State Scenic Byway in Virginia. Within Virginia it covers roughly 45 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Mount Rogers Scenic Byway with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
This byway runs through the highlands of far southwestern Virginia near Mount Rogers, the state's highest peak at 5,729 feet. It gives access to Grayson Highlands State Park, famous for its open balds, sweeping views, and a herd of wild ponies that graze the ridgetops. The surrounding national recreation area is a hub for the Appalachian Trail and high-country hiking.
- Mount Rogers (5,729 ft)
- Grayson Highlands
- wild ponies
- mountain balds
- Appalachian Trail
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What is a State Scenic Byway?
State Scenic Byways are roads a state has formally recognized for their scenic, natural, historic or cultural value — each state's own curated collection of drives worth taking slowly.