Huckleberry Hounds in Grayson Highlands State Park, VA
Posted by: 
vhasler
N 36° 38.290 W 081° 30.443
17S E 454642 N 4054854
Quick Description: Huckleberries, which look like smaller blueberries with similar flavor, are available for picking in Grayson Highlands State Park from early August to mid-September.
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 9/22/2009 2:29:25 PM
Waymark Code: WM79AN
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Long Description:One of the most popular trips for BSA Troop 48 is Grayson Highlands
in early September when the huckleberries are ripe. Three cobblers
were cooked in dutch ovens this year, while "blueberry" pancakes
were enjoyed in the morning.
Park at Massie Gap (near N36° 37.990 W081° 30.543 which are
coords for a micro geocache). The scouts enjoy heading up
Rhododendron Trail as the berries are plentiful with wild ponies
and some rock outcroppings to climb just off the northbound
Appalachian Trail. As long as you are not into the reforested
areas, there are likely huckleberry bushes nearby. The backcountry
also offers more unpicked bushes with large berries.
I checked "yes" on the fee as it costs $3 per car to enter the
state park, but picking the berries is free. Recommend long pants
(to protect from occassional blackberry briar) and large sun hat
(as it is out in the open) for clothing.