Rhododendron Trail to Rock Croppings

In order to go when the Rhododendron are blooming you'll need to aim for the first three weeks of June. 

Starting from the Massies Gap parking area in the Grayson Highlands State Park, follow the trail through the field and towards the base of a large hill. You will see a fence that runs along the base of the hill with a gate right in the center. Go through this gate and follow the winding trail up the hill. Be sure to stop every once and awhile to enjoy the amazing views! Once you get to the top of the hill the Highlands are yours to explore. To your right you will see a massive outcropping of rocks you can climb onto, or, you could take a left and continue to follow the Appalachian Trail up to Massies Gap. During the evenings hundreds of bunnies come out to run around and ponies are often seen grazing along the hillsides. After you're done, throw on a headlamp or use the last remaining bits of light to make your way back down the hillside and to the parking lot.