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Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area
is located in Amherst County, Virginia, just east of the Blue
Ridge Parkway. Mount Pleasant is easily one of the most beautiful
and scenic of all of the Virginia mountains with a peak over 4,000
feet high (Highest point on Mount Pleasant is 4,071 feet) featuring
incomparable vistas from its 2 rocky overlooks. There is a breath-taking
view on the east side and a jaw-dropping one on the west, so campers
who place their tents with care can experience both sunrise and
sunset on this unforgettable summit.
Mount Pleasant is a perfect place for Virginia hiking, and contains
several trails. The Henry Lanum Trail and the Old Hotel Trail-Appalachian
Trails each measure around 6 miles, with an elevation of between
3,000 and 4,000 feet. The lovely Spur Trail is not to be missed
as it switchbacks through a stony mountain garden of moss and
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