maddie77777 - Nov 16, 2009 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2009
Love this area!
I loved this hike, and can't wait to go back and camp there someday. The ponies were extremely tame and friendly, and the hike was absolutely gorgeous!
tcole21 - Aug 29, 2009 1:03 am Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2009
Awesome area!
I go to Rogers every year. It is an awesome mountain with a ton to do. You can ride a pony and then go bouldering! Fun place...
I do not know the exact date i summited, since i have been here many times. There were many wild ponies and the berries were ripe. Rogers is one of my favorite places in Virginia, most of all, the rolling grasslands.
Saw some wild ponies and enjoyed the hike across the balds
osatrik - Jun 28, 2009 7:24 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2009
HP #46
From Massie Gap. Saw 3 groups of wild ponies, and boy is the AT rugged along here. Us west coasters get spoiled by the good trail maintenance we have. I started bagging state highpoints in 1985. Summited this one while on my 8000-mile Great American Road Trip, in which I bagged the last 5 of my 49 state high points. Decided 12 years ago to forego Alasaka, I'd much rather go to Nepal if I can go on another 3 week climb somewhere. Coincidentally the destination of our road trip was my 40th college reunion at M.I.T., the college founded by William Barton Rogers for whom the peak is named.
peakrat76 - Jun 2, 2009 4:36 pm Date Climbed: May 19, 2009
Via A.T. Branch Trail
Summit hidden in trees...the route over Wilburn Ridge makes up for the lack of views on top. Spectacular open country.
Redwic - May 27, 2009 1:55 am Date Climbed: May 24, 2009
"Do you like PONIES???"
To call the ponies "wild" would be a vast overstatement. The adults were about as tame as could be, although the baby ponies were skittish. Within the first mile, a woman accidentally knocked a large rock loose and it landed on one of my toes. Rather than focus on the pain and let swelling take hold, I sped up and let the circulation continue. As a result, I summited within 1h15m, passing every other day-hiker also ascending. My toe gradually felt better, and I proceeded to explore miles of other trails near the area. Highly recommended hike, and I want to go back.
I met another State Highpointer ("Bob") and tried to give him directions to Black Mountain (KY), which he planned to attempt the next day. I hope he made it. For me, Mount Rogers was State Highpoint #36 reached overall.
Hotoven - Apr 16, 2009 10:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2008
Easy High Point
This was a short fun easy hike a few friends and I did at night to make it a little more exciting. Lots of little pony's. One of my friends try to ride one but got bit up! Good time, good time!
LMatallana - Apr 6, 2009 11:11 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2008
Pony Thief
Jimmy Helfrich HP #1, Jordan Matallana HP #1, Justin Boyle HP #2, Luis Matallana HP #3
Great area to camp out. The big plus was having spring water by the camp site.
...Jimmy! The pony is trying to run off with your jacket. :)
Koonsy - Dec 30, 2008 9:48 am Date Climbed: Dec 26, 2008
Good Stuff
Hiked up at night with one other guy and camped along the ridge top. fantastic views on our way down. a lot better than I expected.
2skinners - Oct 28, 2008 1:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2008
HP # 16
My wife and I hiked this one via the Appalachian Trail. Very beautiful and enjoyable hike. Unfortunately the highpoint was in the trees, but the views along the way more than made up for it.
skinnywhitecomic - Sep 1, 2008 4:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
HP #6
Great hike! Beautiful day, and best highpoint so far. Be sure to wear sun screen if you go!
kavak - Aug 21, 2008 9:57 am Date Climbed: May 13, 1998
From Elk Garden
This was a solo trip to climb some state highpoints in the mid Atlantic states. Amazingly I had the summit to myself on a beautiful day. This was my second attempt having aborted an initial climb after being drenched in heavy rains over 10 years earlier.
It was a mostly cloudy day, and I went as fast as possible because of the possibility of PM thunderstorms (none came). Beautiful open scenery (until you reach the top) - it was like a reverse tree line. Nice people on the trail, too.
Ilafan - Jun 25, 2008 8:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2008
Great HP in Virginia #30
Love this one! First cool, then rain, then sunny and hot. The trail was nice and varied, at times rugged & at times smooth. The ponies were sweet; the rhododendron were bright and smelled like peaches; the bee buzz was soothing. The only blemish was the actual HP. Two identical markers on two different rocks. Huh?
Tracy - Jun 7, 2008 11:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2008
20th state highpoint
Beautiful warm day. Hiked up the Appalachian trail and back from Elk Garden Trailhead. Several people on the trail but I had the top to myself. 3.5 hours round trip. Special thanks to the local guys I met on the way out that gave me good directions on how to avoid the traffic on the way to Clingmans Dome, my next highpoint later this day.
Zac Finley - Apr 22, 2008 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2008
Elk Gardern
Climbed up from the Elk Garden Trailhead. Nice hike and way to start my HP road trip in the Appalachians. A slight dusting of snow on the summit and its surrounding area this time of year.
I climbed this in spring 1999 (I think). I have only the haziest recollection of it.
ajp113 - Feb 26, 2008 6:39 am Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2007
bouldering
ive hiked nearly every trail in the mount rogers area, but i would like to comment on the bouldering potential it has. nearly every peak houses loads of boulders and ive established many probems from v-0 to v-6 grades. even on the road leading up to the park and at the visiters center have amazing areas with untold potential. ill be posting more about the climbing here as i climb and complete more projects.
maddie77777 - Nov 16, 2009 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2009
Love this area!I loved this hike, and can't wait to go back and camp there someday. The ponies were extremely tame and friendly, and the hike was absolutely gorgeous!
tcole21 - Aug 29, 2009 1:03 am Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2009
Awesome area!I go to Rogers every year. It is an awesome mountain with a ton to do. You can ride a pony and then go bouldering! Fun place...
Wiktoria Plawska - Jul 30, 2009 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2008
Many times...I do not know the exact date i summited, since i have been here many times. There were many wild ponies and the berries were ripe. Rogers is one of my favorite places in Virginia, most of all, the rolling grasslands.
AirborneBuff - Jul 12, 2009 8:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
Cloudy but Beautiful DaySaw some wild ponies and enjoyed the hike across the balds
osatrik - Jun 28, 2009 7:24 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2009
HP #46From Massie Gap. Saw 3 groups of wild ponies, and boy is the AT rugged along here. Us west coasters get spoiled by the good trail maintenance we have. I started bagging state highpoints in 1985. Summited this one while on my 8000-mile Great American Road Trip, in which I bagged the last 5 of my 49 state high points. Decided 12 years ago to forego Alasaka, I'd much rather go to Nepal if I can go on another 3 week climb somewhere. Coincidentally the destination of our road trip was my 40th college reunion at M.I.T., the college founded by William Barton Rogers for whom the peak is named.
peakrat76 - Jun 2, 2009 4:36 pm Date Climbed: May 19, 2009
Via A.T. Branch TrailSummit hidden in trees...the route over Wilburn Ridge makes up for the lack of views on top. Spectacular open country.
Redwic - May 27, 2009 1:55 am Date Climbed: May 24, 2009
"Do you like PONIES???"To call the ponies "wild" would be a vast overstatement. The adults were about as tame as could be, although the baby ponies were skittish. Within the first mile, a woman accidentally knocked a large rock loose and it landed on one of my toes. Rather than focus on the pain and let swelling take hold, I sped up and let the circulation continue. As a result, I summited within 1h15m, passing every other day-hiker also ascending. My toe gradually felt better, and I proceeded to explore miles of other trails near the area. Highly recommended hike, and I want to go back.
I met another State Highpointer ("Bob") and tried to give him directions to Black Mountain (KY), which he planned to attempt the next day. I hope he made it. For me, Mount Rogers was State Highpoint #36 reached overall.
Hotoven - Apr 16, 2009 10:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2008
Easy High PointThis was a short fun easy hike a few friends and I did at night to make it a little more exciting. Lots of little pony's. One of my friends try to ride one but got bit up! Good time, good time!
LMatallana - Apr 6, 2009 11:11 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2008
Pony ThiefJimmy Helfrich HP #1, Jordan Matallana HP #1, Justin Boyle HP #2, Luis Matallana HP #3
Great area to camp out. The big plus was having spring water by the camp site.
...Jimmy! The pony is trying to run off with your jacket. :)
Koonsy - Dec 30, 2008 9:48 am Date Climbed: Dec 26, 2008
Good StuffHiked up at night with one other guy and camped along the ridge top. fantastic views on our way down. a lot better than I expected.
2skinners - Oct 28, 2008 1:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2008
HP # 16My wife and I hiked this one via the Appalachian Trail. Very beautiful and enjoyable hike. Unfortunately the highpoint was in the trees, but the views along the way more than made up for it.
BigCountry - Oct 3, 2008 6:46 pm
Grayson HighlandsNot what i expectedd
skinnywhitecomic - Sep 1, 2008 4:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
HP #6Great hike! Beautiful day, and best highpoint so far. Be sure to wear sun screen if you go!
kavak - Aug 21, 2008 9:57 am Date Climbed: May 13, 1998
From Elk GardenThis was a solo trip to climb some state highpoints in the mid Atlantic states. Amazingly I had the summit to myself on a beautiful day. This was my second attempt having aborted an initial climb after being drenched in heavy rains over 10 years earlier.
Chinigo - Jul 7, 2008 4:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2008
HP #21 - Beautiful parkIt was a mostly cloudy day, and I went as fast as possible because of the possibility of PM thunderstorms (none came). Beautiful open scenery (until you reach the top) - it was like a reverse tree line. Nice people on the trail, too.
Ilafan - Jun 25, 2008 8:28 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2008
Great HP in Virginia #30Love this one! First cool, then rain, then sunny and hot. The trail was nice and varied, at times rugged & at times smooth. The ponies were sweet; the rhododendron were bright and smelled like peaches; the bee buzz was soothing. The only blemish was the actual HP. Two identical markers on two different rocks. Huh?
Tracy - Jun 7, 2008 11:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2008
20th state highpointBeautiful warm day. Hiked up the Appalachian trail and back from Elk Garden Trailhead. Several people on the trail but I had the top to myself. 3.5 hours round trip. Special thanks to the local guys I met on the way out that gave me good directions on how to avoid the traffic on the way to Clingmans Dome, my next highpoint later this day.
Zac Finley - Apr 22, 2008 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2008
Elk GardernClimbed up from the Elk Garden Trailhead. Nice hike and way to start my HP road trip in the Appalachians. A slight dusting of snow on the summit and its surrounding area this time of year.
Sam Page - Apr 21, 2008 9:35 pm
Been thereI climbed this in spring 1999 (I think). I have only the haziest recollection of it.
ajp113 - Feb 26, 2008 6:39 am Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2007
boulderingive hiked nearly every trail in the mount rogers area, but i would like to comment on the bouldering potential it has. nearly every peak houses loads of boulders and ive established many probems from v-0 to v-6 grades. even on the road leading up to the park and at the visiters center have amazing areas with untold potential. ill be posting more about the climbing here as i climb and complete more projects.