Grayson Highlands State Park

A lone bush grows on a rocky outcropping on Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail near Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

A lone bush grows on a rocky outcropping on Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail near Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

The view from the top of Wilburn Ridge on the Appalachian Trail just outside Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette Wilburn Ridge sits along the Appalachian Trail about a mile from the northern edge of Grayson Highlands State Park. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge, the Rhododendron Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail move around the base of the ridge towards Thomas Knob.

A pair of hikers walk the Appalachian Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Appalachian Trail enters Grayson Highlands State Park from Wilburn Ridge about 1.5 miles from the Massie Gap Trail. The Appalachian Trail continues north through the park for a total of about 4 miles before leaving the state park boundary.

A pair of hikers walk the Appalachian Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Appalachian Trail enters Grayson Highlands State Park from Wilburn Ridge about 1.5 miles from the Massie Gap Trail. The Appalachian Trail continues north through the park for a total of about 4 miles before leaving the state park boundary.

A lone horseback rider on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

A lone horseback rider on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

A lone horseback rider on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

A lone horseback rider on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

A pair of hikers on the Appalachian Trail at the edge of Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Appalachian Trail enters Grayson Highlands State Park from Wilburn Ridge about 1.5 miles from the Massie Gap Trail. The Appalachian Trail continues north through the park for a total of about 4 miles before leaving the state park boundary.

A pair of hikers on the Appalachian Trail at the edge of Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Appalachian Trail enters Grayson Highlands State Park from Wilburn Ridge about 1.5 miles from the Massie Gap Trail. The Appalachian Trail continues north through the park for a total of about 4 miles before leaving the state park boundary.

Horseback riders on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Horseback riders on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Horseback riders on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Horseback riders on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 52-mile trail primarily for horseback riders, although hikers will use the trail as well. The trail winds through Grayson Highlands State Park and throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Fall colors mix with the vibrant evergreens on the Massie Gap Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Massie Gap Trail, also called the Rhododendron Trail, is a short, 0.5-mile trail that takes hikers from the Massie Gap parking lot up a hill to the Appalachian Trail.

Fall colors mix with the vibrant evergreens on the Massie Gap Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Massie Gap Trail, also called the Rhododendron Trail, is a short, 0.5-mile trail that takes hikers from the Massie Gap parking lot up a hill to the Appalachian Trail.

Fall colors mix with the vibrant evergreens on the Massie Gap Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Massie Gap Trail, also called the Rhododendron Trail, is a short, 0.5-mile trail that takes hikers from the Massie Gap parking lot up a hill to the Appalachian Trail.

Fall colors mix with the vibrant evergreens on the Massie Gap Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Massie Gap Trail, also called the Rhododendron Trail, is a short, 0.5-mile trail that takes hikers from the Massie Gap parking lot up a hill to the Appalachian Trail.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

The view of fall colors on a cloudy day at the Sugarlands Overlook at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Sugarlands Overlook is found just after entering the state park. The overlook faces east, looking across a valley and several mountain ranges.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.

Fallen leaves and a few fall colors remain along the Wilson Creek Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Wilson Creek Trail is a 1.78-mile strenuous hiking trail that begins near the campground. The trail descends a few hundred feet before following along Wilson Creek, passing several small waterfalls that lead to natural swimming pools.