Panoramic Vistas

Blackrock Plunge Trail

Blackrock Plunge Trail

Distance: 0.2 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: moderately difficult. ◆
Time: 30 minutes.
Elevation Change: 200 ft.
Key Features: rocky, rock scramble, scenic views, geology.
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Start from Blackrock Park.
Google Maps directions to Blackrock Park parking lot.

Highlands Trail

Highlands  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.

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.