White Top

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 8/2/2025
Signup Deadline: 8/1/2025 5:00 pm
Leader: Dale Dagenbach
Distance: 11 miles
Difficulty: R-40, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft.
Description: At one time, Whitetop Mountain, the 2nd highest peak in VA, was a staple of PHOC, but it dropped out of the rotation and hasn’t been offered for years. I’m going to try to resuscitate it with a shuttle hike there that offers two options. In both cases, half of the cars will be parked at the starting point on County Road 601, and half at Elk Garden. We will then hike from the starting point to Buzzard’s Rock (great view), across Whitetop, and down to Elk Garden. Those who want to can continue hiking in the direction of Mt Rogers, and then return to Elk Garden. I will email with hike details the week of the hike. To Elk Garden only: 7 miles, 2000 feet, [R-27]. To the side of Mount Rogers with return to Elk Garden: 13 miles, 3000 feet. [R-43]