Highlands Scenic Byway

State: Virginia
National Forest: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Knoll Wayside Trail
Length: 20.0 mi / 32.2 km
Time to Allow: 1 hour to drive the byway, but take several hours to enjoy the trails offered.

This National Forest Scenic Byway weaves through a landscape of diverse vegetation, scenic views, unique geological formations and an abundance of wildlife. In addition, there are numerous historic places-the remnants of a once thriving mining community.

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  Highlands Scenic Tour

  Dec 20, 2005

  Located along the shaded forest roads of the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests, this 20-mile loop travels through lush valleys and overlooks the Allegheny Highlands and Blue Ridge Mountains. With trails weaving through this dense forest, your camera will be the best thing you take with on your trip along the Highlands Scenic Tour.