Visit Rough Mountain Wilderness with Mark Miller

Rough Mountain as seen from Beard's Mountain

Rough Mountain Wilderness Area near Clifton Forge is true to its name:  steep, dry slopes make for hard, thirsty hiking.  Shale barrens with rare plants emphasize the dry nature of the mountain, yet fossilized shells recall an ancient lake.  These contradictions have their rewards, which include the scenic summit of Griffith Knob and the solitude of a true Wilderness experience in one of Virginia’s largest Wildernesses (9,300 acres). 

Read Mark Miller's writeup on Rough Mountain Wilderness

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