#graysonhighlands

The Grayson Highlands State Park is such a unique place, from open mountain grasslands and streams to steep rocky outcrops and herds of wild ponies, there are so many wondrous sights to see and experience!

The Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia is home to over 150 ponies that naturally maintain the grassy balds. If you visit, please keep in mind to leave only footprints, take only photos, and try to remember that the ponies are wild so refrain from feeding/petting them. Hard to resist those sweet faces, but it is better for them to receive as little human interaction as possible.

Established in 1965, the Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia spans over 4500 acres. There are a variety of hiking and equestrian trails to explore in the park including a 4.5 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail.

Herds of ponies help to maintain the mountain grasslands at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. We’re so glad we were finally able to visit the wild ponies!

It was such a treat getting to watch the wild ponies graze along the Appalachian Trail at the Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. We highly recommend planning a trip to visit the area.

It is estimated that there are over 150 ponies roaming in the vast Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.