LOCATION:  Buena Vista, VA
TRAIL DISTANCE: 5.8 Miles
TRAIL HEAD/ PARKING:  Wiggins Spring Road (NOT PAVED AND RUGGED)
TRAIL TYPE: Loop
TRAIL GRADE:   Strenuous (4)    
TRAIL PARKING: 20 spots or less / side of road

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Trail info
What’s to like about the trail: Good lengthy hike thru forest, pine, with a few stress points via switchback all culminating at sub alpine summit.
Why go for a hike on this trail: You like a good quad buster to mean something….this summit is unique for its open face meadow.
Best time to go for a hike on this trail:  Spring but mainly fall during the peak color turn..
 
Summary:
Take the long way to the summit! Once parked, go down the dirt road and access the blue marked trail for your adventure to begin. The trail has all the elements without the rocks. It has grassy areas, large trees, pines, creek crossing and switchbacks on the way to this beautiful open face summit. A summit with a meadow no less. The trail is well marked and maintained, but bring bug spray for the spring and summer periods. The trail is not a secret so get there early to enjoy solitude.   Finally, this trail is great for families and those looking to get in shape. Kids are welcome, but the younger ones may struggle with the distance so plan wisely.

HIKE on!

Gear Recommendations
2 WATER BOTTLE
BACKPACK
LUNCH
HIKING SHOES OR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES

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