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Glen Maury Park is Buena Vista’s 315 acre playground, providing miles of hiking and biking trails, an Olympic-sized pool, two campgrounds, as well as several pavilions where residents and tourists alike make the natural choice for enjoying life.
- Cole Mountain Hike
- Appalachian Trail
- Cole Mountain Summit
- Old Hotel Trail
- Cole Mountain Camping
- Wrap-Up Notes
I’d read horror stories about the drive to the trailheads. They are both true and overblown. I drove a sedan and made it just fine, though some may prefer a 4WD. Once you turn onto Wiggins Spring Road (State Route 755), you’ve got 4.5 miles to reach the parking area. At the “End State Maintenance” sign, it starts to get tricky. From here, the final...
The hike begins across Wiggins Spring Road from the parking area. You will see a green Appalachian Trail marker, as well as two trails that go up the mountain. The white-blazed Appalachian Trail is the hiking trail on the left. This quickly leads to the summit of Cole Mountain for panoramic views. The ascent begins immediately as you hike along thi...
What’s notable about Cole Mountain (aka Cold Mountain) is that there is no rocky summit. It’s a wide-open field and grassy meadow. A bald summit, really. You will feel on top of the world. It’s verySound of Music.You’ll also wish you had a soccer ball to kick around the massive open space with fantastic views. Camping and campfires are not allowed ...
At the 2.2-mile mark, you will reach a rocky outcrop with gorgeous west-facing views of neighboring mountains. In a few more steps, the wooded trail splits. You’ll see a trail sign on the right for the Old Hotel Trail. Turn left to follow the blue blazes toward the Cow Camp Shelter and Hog Camp Gap. At the 3.1-mile mark, a spur trail leads over a s...
At the 4.8-mile mark, the blue blazed trail opens up to a wide-open space. I noticed a few fire rings, so I assume this is a known space for tent camping. The trail splits in two at the 6.0-mile mark, but stay left to continue on the Old Hotel Trail. In a few more steps, you’ll see hikers ascending Mount Pleasant. The start of that trail is only fe...
From the access road, this hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia took me 2.5 hours, including a stop at the large open meadow at the top for lunch. If you’ve got it in you, it’s a snap to add on the 6.5-mile Mount Pleasant Hike. Though with a 1,300+ elevation gain, I guess I wouldn’t exactly call it a snap. I hiked to the summit of Mount Ple...
- Moderate
- 6.3 miles
- 1,319 feet
- Loop
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Glen Maury Park consists of 600 acres of scenic, level, and rolling land. The park is owned and operated by the City of Buena Vista and includes an 18-hole golf course, The Vista Links.
- 101 Maury Park Dr, Buena Vista, 24416, VA
- (540) 261-7321
Apr 12, 2021 · The 6.5-mile Mount Pleasant hike near Buena Vista in Amherst County is a loop that can be done as a day hike or as a backpacking overnight trip. Mount Pleasant is in the Pedlar Ranger District of George Washington National Forest. It’s adjacent to Cole Mountain, another wonderful hike for views.
- Moderate
- 6.5 miles
- 1,306 feet
- Loop
Indian Gap Rocks. Experience this 0.3-mile loop trail near Buena Vista, Virginia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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The park was named an International Dark Sky Park in 2021, which means stargazing here is top-notch. Check the park calendar for stargazing events. Natural Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988.
