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Mount Rogers Scenic Byway: Highway 603, Mount Rogers, Virginia
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Mount Rogers Scenic Byway: Highway 603

Konnarock Road, Fairwood Road, VA 603 · Konnarock → Troutdale

Sweeping11.2 mi25 min800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 3,800 ftOne way
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The drive

Virginia Route 603 is the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway between Konnarock and Troutdale. It passes through Laurel Valley and Fairwood Valley and crosses the Appalachian Trail. It is a secondary state highway maintained by VDOT.

This drive covers 11.2 miles in about 25 minutes, with mostly gentle curves and one twisty stretch. It starts where Konnarock Road leaves US 58 and ends at Troutdale on Route 16.

Along the way

  1. Konnarock
  2. Fairwood Valley
  3. Troutdale (VA-16)
Elevation
800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 3,800 ft
KonnarockTroutdale
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
KonnarockTroutdale
GentleHairpins

Good to know

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Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511 Virginia: road conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway on Route 603 take?

Route 603 from Konnarock to Troutdale is 11.2 miles and takes about 25 minutes.

What does Route 603 pass?

It passes through Laurel Valley and Fairwood Valley and crosses the Appalachian Trail.

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Map of Mount Rogers Scenic Byway: Highway 603, from Konnarock to Troutdale