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2. historicvirginiatravel.com › virginia-mountain-towns11 Charming + Nostalgic Virginia Mountain Towns

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   Feb 18, 2022 · If you want a weekend stay with a cute town and nearby adventure, pick Luray. It’s an easy drive from the DC area, with lots of great restaurants and coffee shops and plenty to do. ⭐️. 1. Galax. Galax is a mountain town located in Virginia at the nexus of water trails, rail trails, and hiking trails.

3. virginiasmtnplayground.com › historyHistory – Virginia's Mountain Playground™

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   The Sinking Creek Bridge in Giles County is a 70-ft, red landmark that has been standing since 1916. It still offers the romance of its time with a refreshing look into history. The bridge is currently owned by Giles County and is the subject of countless photos and paintings. Located off U.S. 460, take 42 through Newport and turn left on Route ...

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   What is the highest mountain in Virginia?

   • Mount Rogers in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the highest peak in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. This article comprises three sortable tables of the major mountain peaks of Virginia.

   Mountain peaks of Virginia - Wikipedia

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   What tectonic event shaped the mountains in Virginia?

   • The primary tectonic event shaping the current mountains in Virginia was the collision between Africa and North America in the Paleozoic Era. The land surface was folded and cracked. Large chunks, including the Blue Ridge and Pine Mountain on the Kentucky border, were shoved westward on top of younger rocks.

   Mountains of Virginia

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   Which county is the 'roof' of Virginia?

   • Today, we know that Smith and Grayson counties are the "roof" of Virginia. The five highest peaks in Virginia are within seven miles of each other. The summits of Mount Rogers, Whitetop Mountain and Buzzard Rock are in Smyth County. The other two summits, Wilburn Ridge on Pine Mountain and Haw Orchard Mountain, are in Grayson County.

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   Can you hike a mountain in Virginia?

   • The only way to take a mountain hike on Virginia's Coastal Plain is to walk on a flat sandy beaches, and claim the sand grains are remnants of the Appalachians. The mountains in the state start at the Blue Ridge, and include sandstone-topped ridges to the west such as Massanutten Mountain.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mountain_peaks_of_VirginiaMountain peaks of Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Mount Rogers in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the highest peak in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. This article comprises three sortable tables of the major mountain peaks of Virginia . This article defines a significant summit as a summit with at least 100 meters (328.1 feet) of topographic prominence , and a major summit as a summit with at ...

6. www.virginiaroom.org › digital › collectionsBent Mountain Collection · Virginia Room Digital Collection

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   Description. This collection of photographs and documents capture the history of the Bent Mountain area of Southwest Roanoke County, including Back Creek, Cave Spring, Starkey, and Poages Mill. The collection of digital photographs was initiated by Nelson Harris for his book documenting the history of the Bent Mountain area.

7. virginialiving.com › culture › afton-mountain-mythAfton: Mountain, Myth, Legend - VirginiaLiving.com

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   Oct 30, 2014 · Afton: Mountain, Myth, Legend. Crossing Afton Mountain is like crossing the Mississippi, a divide between the east and west of Virginia. View of Afton Mountain from the town of Greenwood. Many routes converge where Afton Mountain cradles Rockfish Gap. Highways and scenic byways intersect at Virginia’s main passage across the Blue Ridge.

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8. www.virginiaplaces.org › geology › mountainsMountains of Virginia

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   The spot with the highest elevation in Virginia is a remnant of ancient volcanic eruptions. Mount Rogers on the border of Smyth and Grayson County, Virginia's tallest mountain, reaches 5,729 feet (1,746 meters) above sea level today. The second-highest point in the state, the summit of Whitetop Mountain, is 5,520 feet high.

9. www.mountainzone.com › mountains › virginiaVirginia Mountains | MountainZone

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   Find Mountains by County: FREE interactive map and complete list of ALL the mountains in Virginia from the state highest point to the lowest summits of VA.