Wintergreen offers some fantastic viewpoints along many of its trails!

The trails are open to the public.

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Blackrock Plunge Trail
Blackrock Plunge Trail

Distance: 0.3 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: moderately difficult. ◆
Time: 30 minutes.
Elevation Change: 200 ft.
Key Features: rocky, rock scramble, scenic views, geology, fixed ropes.
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Start from Blackrock Park.
Google Maps directions to Blackrock Park parking lot.

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Brimstone Trail
Brimstone Trail

Distance: 0.8 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: most difficult. ◆◆
Time: 1.5 hrs.
Elevation Change: 300 ft.
Key Features: scenic view, rocky, steep.
Blaze Color: red.
Access: Closest access is from the Three Ridges overlook parking on Blackrock Road.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Cedar Cliffs Main Trail
Cedar Cliffs Main Trail

Distance: 0.7 miles (one way).
Blaze Color: yellow.
Difficulty Level: moderate. 🟦
Elevation Change: 580 ft.
Time: 1 hour.
Key Features: scenic vista, hiking, wildflowers, rocky, forest.
Access: Parking is at the resort’s Discovery Center parking lot.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Cedar Cliff North and South Trail
Cedar Cliff North and South Trail

Distance: 1.9 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: moderate to difficult. ◆
Time: 1 to 1.5 hours.
Elevation Change: 300 ft./800 ft.
Key Features: rocky, scenic view, streams.
Blaze Color: red.
Access: Cedar Cliff parking is at the resort’s Discovery Center/ Snow Tubing parking lot.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Devils Knob Trail
Devils Knob Trail

Distance: 0.6 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: moderate. 🟦
Time: 0.5 - 1 hour.
Elevation Change: 200 ft.
Key Features: rocky, winter views, highest elevation, birdwatching.
Blaze Color: red.
Access: Park at the Devils Knob Overlook.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Highland Leisure Trail
Highland Leisure Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: easy to moderate. 🟦
Time: 0.5 hours.
Elevation Change: 10 ft. gain/200 ft. loss.
Key Features: viewpoint, easy access, stairs
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Parking is available at Wintergreen Resort’s Wintergarden parking lot. Parking and access is also at the Founders Overlook Access as well as the parking lots for Wintergreen Resort.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Old Appalachian Trail
Old Appalachian Trail

Distance: 3.0 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: easy to moderate. 🟦
Time: 2-3 hours.
Elevation Change: 800 ft./260 ft.
Key Features: rocky, wildflowers, fungi, scenic views.
Blaze Color: red.
Access: The north end is accessed at the Old AT Access on Laurel Springs Road. The south end is accessed on Cedar Drive.
Google Maps directions to parking area at the north end.

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Ravens Roost Park
Ravens Roost Park

Distance: less than 0.1 miles.
Difficulty Level: super easy. 🟢
Key Features: scenic view, family-friendly, birdwatching.
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Park at the end of Valley View Lane or Ravens Roost Lane.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Longer hikes with vistas

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Blackrock/Brimstone Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Wildflowers, Difficult, Panoramic Vistas
Blackrock/Brimstone Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Wildflowers, Difficult, Panoramic Vistas

This 3.0-mile loop hike goes through rocky forested trail to spectacular vistas. Blackrock Trail is located on a south-facing slope. Brimstone trail is steep with rocky cliffs which provide incredible views of Three Ridges Mountain and points to the southwest. The trail meanders below the Plunge and consists of a series of steep, short up and down sections.

Loop Hikes, Wildflowers, Difficult, Panoramic Vistas
Blackrock Plunge Hike
Difficult, Panoramic Vistas
Blackrock Plunge Hike
Difficult, Panoramic Vistas

This 0.4-mile out-and-back trail is an excellent introduction to the beauty and natural history of the area. The trail consists of steep rock scrambles and rocky steps that lead to a spectacular view.

Difficult, Panoramic Vistas
Cedar Cliff/Grassy Ridge Hike
Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas
Cedar Cliff/Grassy Ridge Hike
Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas

The 2.0-mile Cedar Cliffs Trail to the scenic vista is an out-and-back hike starting on the maintenance road (Grassy Ridge) which connects with the Cedar Cliff Main Trail. The trail meanders through dense forest cover and ends on a spectacular cliff that overlooks the Shamokin Gorge to the north.

Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas
Cedar Cliffs North/Hemlock Springs Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Wildflowers, Streams, Panoramic Vistas
Cedar Cliffs North/Hemlock Springs Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Wildflowers, Streams, Panoramic Vistas

This 2.4-mile loop hike follows the Cedar Cliff North trail to the spectacular view at Cedar Cliff overlook. The trail continues on the Cedar Cliff South trail to the Hemlock Spring trail. This beautiful scenic hike is boulder strewn and provides a beautiful scenic walk.

Loop Hikes, Wildflowers, Streams, Panoramic Vistas
Shamokin Springs to Old AT Scenic View Hike
Streams, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Moderate, Family Friendly
Shamokin Springs to Old AT Scenic View Hike
Streams, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Moderate, Family Friendly

This 2.1-mile out and back hike goes to a spectacular vista on the Old AT. The hike starts at the Shamokin Springs trail and continues on the Old Appalachian Trail. This trail is a beautiful, forested walk with some short rocky sections.

Streams, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Moderate, Family Friendly
Wintergreen Full Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Streams, Waterfalls, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Difficult
Wintergreen Full Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Streams, Waterfalls, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Difficult

The 12-mile Wintergreen Loop hike encircles Wintergreen Resort (also referred to as Potatopatch Mountain). This hike is extremely challenging using multiple Wintergreen trails. Highlights include stunning views, waterfalls, and beautiful mountain laurel blooms. Challenges consist of steep, rocky sections and slippery spots. Good footwear and a map are essential.

Loop Hikes, Streams, Waterfalls, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Difficult
Wintergreen South Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Streams, Wildflowers, Difficult, Panoramic Vistas
Wintergreen South Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Streams, Wildflowers, Difficult, Panoramic Vistas

This 6.4-mile hike circles around the southern side of Wintergreen Resort. From the Wintergreen Founders Overlook Access, take the Dobie Access Trail to start this loop. This loop includes many varied and difficult terrain and includes scenic overlooks, streams, steep rocky sections and forested areas.

Note: parts of this trail are closed in the winter when the ski slopes are open.

Loop Hikes, Streams, Wildflowers, Difficult, Panoramic Vistas

Wintergreen has over 30 miles of mountain and valley trails,
from extra easy to very challenging 

Check out Wintergreen’s longer hikes and circuit (loop) hikes here.Hiking trails difficulty ratings:

🟢 EASY: Generally level terrain, all abilities.

🟦 MODERATE: Varied terrain, short steep sections.

◆ DIFFICULT: Lengthy steep sections, rocky, possible water crossings.

◆◆ MOST DIFFICULT: Steep rocky sections, experienced hikers only.

The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen offers guided hikes on most Saturday mornings. The two-hour or so hikes (usually on trails rated moderate) focus on the nature of Wintergreen's surrounding wilderness such as tree and wildflower identification, g…

The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen’s (TNFW) volunteers and staff maintain Wintergreen’s trails.

Guided hikes are offered by the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen on most Saturdays, with additional hikes during the fall and summer. Go HERE for the calendar of events.

Membership in TNFW help maintain the trails and preserve the area for years to come. Please consider becoming a member. Go HERE for membership.

Learn more about The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen

You hike at your own risk

While Wintergreen is a resort community, know that most all of the mountain and valley trails here–like most trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains–insist on being taken seriously.

Follow this advice of experienced hikers of the Blue Ridge Mountains:

  • Do not hike alone.

  • Wear proper attire, including sturdy footwear.

  • Do not underestimate the terrain.

  • Carry drinking water and a snack.

  • Be aware of wildlife and respect its space.

  • Carry a hiking map.

  • Stay on marked trails to reduce your exposure to ticks and poison ivy.

  • Be aware of your limitations.

  • Know that the weather can change rapidly. Weather is different in the mountains.

Most of the trails here are open in winter, but snow and ice can make any trail treacherous. You hike at your own risk!

Trails that cross Wintergreen’s ski slopes are closed during skiing season (i.e., Loggers Alley, Cedar Cliff North).

Also see four famous hiking trails near Wintergreen.

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