Mount Rogers Climber's Log

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Ambret

Ambret - Jul 23, 2013 10:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2013

Into the Mist -- Then Rain II  Sucess!

Just like Ruvicha wrote.

Ruvicha

Ruvicha - Jul 23, 2013 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2013

Into the Mist -- Then Rain  Sucess!

If you could catch Mt. Rogers on a sunny day when the rhododendrons are in bloom, the hike would be glorious. That's a huge if. The majority of our morning hike was through swirling mist; a few minutes after leaving the summit, the downpour began, drenching Ambret and me. Still, unlike many hikes in the region, 3-1/2 miles of the Massie Gap-Mt. Rogers trail are open hillsides and meadows; only the last half mile to the summit involves dense forest. Is Mt. Rogers worthwhile? Yes. Some light scrambling along the trail makes it fun, the open terrain is a welcome change, and the small herds of wild ponies are a delight. But bring a rain jacket.

shmidtb

shmidtb - Jun 30, 2013 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2013

VA HP  Sucess!

Rainy and foggy. Summit wasn't much to look at, but later down the ridge was rewarded with great views and some wild ponies!

THalky

THalky - Jan 28, 2013 1:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2012

#8 - Tight schedule  Sucess!

We were trying to beat the remnants of a big storm that ran through so we didn't have as much time as I would have liked. Made it though, at a good clip, and really only had to deal with some drizzling till we got back to the car. This rounded out our first trip.

sangus

sangus - Jan 28, 2013 12:12 am Date Climbed: Jan 27, 2013

Ice Covered Mtn  Sucess!

The clouds were low so at the trail-head it was fogging but within the first mile you were above the cloud. It made for amazing view. To top it off, the entire mountain was cover in Ice shinning in the sun. Trees, bushes, grass, rocks, everything cover in ice. Trekking poles and micro spikes made it very nice to ascent and worry free. HP #7

xbaghat

xbaghat - Jan 20, 2013 10:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2009

twenty-eight  Sucess!

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Jimmy Rivers

Jimmy Rivers - Jan 4, 2013 3:53 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2012

Bad Weather, and wild horses!  Sucess!

After so many nice weather days, we hit fog and rain on this one. We still ran up the peak bc we were short on time, but did manage to see some wild horses along the open meadows. At first we didn't know what was lurking in the distance in the fog, but then hung out with them for a few minutes and took pics. No views on top of Rogers either, as the highpoint is in the woods. We also ran into a bunch of AT thru hikers. State HP #8!

marilou

marilou - Nov 29, 2012 11:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2012

Gorgeous Views  Sucess!

Camped overnight. Absolutely gorgeous views in the meadows and the horses on the rolling grasslands is such a treat. What a special place! HP #11

technicolorNH

technicolorNH - Nov 25, 2012 12:17 am Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2012

great hike  Sucess!

Ninety minute hike from the Massie Gap parking lot to the summit. It took me a couple of minutes to realize I was AT the summit once I got there. No views on top but walking through the meadows on the way up made this one of the best mountains I have ever hiked. Eighty minute descent.

funnyfarm

funnyfarm - Oct 1, 2012 10:53 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2012

Second High Point  Sucess!

Nice hike, very pretty day. A little less haze would have made the vistas perfect. Not really very crowded for a Sunday afternoon with temps in the 70s. The summit is definitely unimpressive but it smells like Christmas!

chadbw

chadbw - Aug 29, 2012 12:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2012

Ninth HP  Sucess!

Climbed up the Massie Gap trail from Grayson Highlands State Park. The hike was beautiful and we enjoyed the various settings: rocks, forest, and grassland. My wife about died when she saw the wild ponies(she's been riding since she was 7). The trail was easy to follow all the way and a lot of fun. Our definite favorite HP so far.

huskertriguy

huskertriguy - Aug 21, 2012 8:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2012

Fun, easy, pretty hike!  Sucess!

Second on a bid through the "Southern Six-Pack." Hiked this the same day after coming down from Black Mountain, KY (which took no energy).

Massie Gap (from Grayson Highlands) to Wilburn Ridge to the summit. I took Rhododendron on the way down, which is a bit easier.

Boy is this a popular route! Negotiating the masses of relatively inexperienced backpackers may have been annoying, except it was a Saturday, so this is what you get. Also lots of people with small dogs, but at least that traffic thinned out after the first mile.

The summit may not offer much in terms of views, but the hike itself sure does.

I saw some wild ponies in the saddle (appropriately enough) between Mt. Rogers & Rhododendron Gap on my return. Adorable.

Finished in just under 3.5 hours.

SHP #25

Outdooraholic

Outdooraholic - Aug 13, 2012 9:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2012

#22  Sucess!

My 22nd state highpoint! We hiked it from The Scales.

islandborn11

islandborn11 - Aug 12, 2012 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2012

Foggy, misty, morning  Sucess!

Set out from Massie Gap and spent about three and a half hours there and back. Great hike, despite wet, windy conditions. Rocky, with some basic scrambling in parts. Challenging enough to make it satisfying but not really difficult. Saw two groups of wild ponies grazing; was surprised at how tame they were.

Ibswoha

Ibswoha - Jul 29, 2012 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2012

HP #3  Sucess!

Took a slight detour on a 50-mile backpacking trip from Dickie's Gap to Damascus in order to summit this mountain. Beautiful area surrounding it. Nice hike to the top. Watch out for the ponies when hiking alone. They'll gang up on you, steal your oatmeal, and shank you before you can do anything about it, but, if you give them a quick tickle and a handful of berries they'll let you ride them to the top of Mt. Rogers and points beyond. Just don't stare them in the eye.

mattdalman

mattdalman - May 30, 2012 10:16 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2012

HP #27  Sucess!

Hiked from Massie Gap. So far, this is one of our favorites(top 5). Got to hang out with some friendly wild ponies for a while!

FactorJN

FactorJN - May 18, 2012 1:17 am Date Climbed: May 9, 2012

Another HP  Sucess!

Great hike, lots of Appalachian thru hikers.

Ledintheblood

Ledintheblood - Feb 9, 2012 11:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2011

For Rohan. For your people.  Sucess!

One of the best if not the best hikes in va. Went up with a buddy of mine, we hit the trail and made decent time. Through highland views and amazing vistas. It felt like Rohan, ponies and all. The ponies were farily tamed and friendly. The summit resembled a rainforest and its always good to be at the highest point in your state. Do it, cause you'll end up doing it again.

TrailtrekerNJ

TrailtrekerNJ - Jan 22, 2012 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2012

Scottish Highlands  Sucess!

Felt like I was a Highlander passing through the open meadows and bald ridgetops.
Started at the Massie Gap parking area with a base temp of 28 F and sunny.
Portions of the single track trail through the rocks was frozen, with the hole area frozen along the Mount Rogers Spur Trail.
Highlight of the trek was seeing the wild horses throughout the lower portion.

Robyn

Robyn - Oct 16, 2011 12:55 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2011

HP #2  Sucess!

Was able to find all three markers and got to see the ponies! This was a beautiful area with plenty of variety in the scenery. We took the Wilburn Ridge Trail up and the AT back down, which would be my suggestion as the Wilburn Ridge Trail involves more climbing. Also be prepared for the wind!

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