National Geographic – Mount Rogers National Recreation Area – Folding Travel Map

Let National Geographic guide you to the highest areas in southwestern Virginia with our Trails Illustrated map of Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands State Park. Expertly researched and created in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Virginia State Parks and others, the unparalleled detail of the map will lead you around this scenic and recreational area. A chart with each trail’s location, mileage, difficulty rating and designated use will help you choose a suitable route, whether traveling by bike, motorcycle, horseback or on foot.

A special trail profile of the Appalachian Trail is also including, showing elevations, distances and key points of interest along it’s 60 mile section within the high country. The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail are also both highlighted. All trails have mileage markers between intersections and are color-coded according to their designated usage. The map base includes contour lines, elevations for summits and water features.

Recreational activities are clearly indicated, including: campgrounds, horse camps and backcountry shelters; boat ramps, fishing areas and stocked trout streams; wildlife viewing areas and scenic viewpoints and much more. Mount Rogers Scenic Byway and Virginia’s scenic byways are noted on the map for those interested in exploring the area by car. Among the key points of interest on the map are the Lewis Fork, Little Wilson Creek, and the Raccoon Branch Wildernesses, Beartree Recreation Area and Iron Mountains. The map also includes useful background information about the area, wilderness rules and regulations, safety tips and contact information.

Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on “Backcountry Tough” waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation. We love technology and enjoy the convenience of GPS, but you can’t plan a trip on a phone screen and navigation doesn’t work where there’s no cell signal. Start your next trip on the right foot with a high-quality folding travel map. Make the most of your next adventure, even if you lose GPS or cell signals. You’ll always be on the correct route with our folding travel maps. Your adventure starts here!

Coverage Includes

Cherokee National Forest, Iron Mountains, Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers.

What is a Trails Illustrated Map?

With more than 250 titles available for America’s favorite outdoor destinations, Trails Illustrated maps are the most trusted and popular recreation maps available. Continually setting the standard for accuracy, each map is crafted in conjunction with local land managers and undergoes rigorous review and enhancement before being printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material. Each Trails Illustrated map contains detailed topographic information, clearly marked trails, recreational points of interest, and navigational aids.

About the Author

Founded in 1915 as the Map Department of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps is responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world’s best wall maps, outdoor recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes that inspire people to care about and explore their world.

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