Take The Virginia Maple Syrup Trail For The Sweetest Adventure Through Highland County

Highland County, with its gently rolling hills, beautiful mountain views, and picturesque small towns, might just be one of the most beautiful destinations in all of Virginia. Yet there's more to it than the beautiful landscape; you can also sample the region's iconic maple syrup. In fact, there's even a designated Maple Syrup Trail that will showcase this delightful local produce. So if you're ready for a seriously sweet adventure that you won't soon forget, Virginia's Maple Syrup Trail is bound to impress. Curious to check out the map? You can access the official Virginia Maple Syrup Trail here!

The moment you arrive in Highland County, Virginia, you'll understand why many people refer to it as Virginia's Little Switzerland.

Although the region is renowned for its beauty, it's arguably even more famous for its production of authentic Appalachian maple syrup.

Each year, the maple syrup production is celebrated with the Highland County Maple Festival. However, for the rest of the year, you can still celebrate the process of syrup-making by embarking on the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail.

Have you ever sampled a maple syrup donut from Highland County?

The Virginia Maple Syrup Trail takes you to eight destinations in Highland County, from farms to shops, country stores, and more.

Photographed above is Bruce's Syrup & Candies, one of the destinations along the trail.

Visiting the designated sugar camps and stores, you can even have your maple syrup passport stamped. How cool is that?

If you do plan to visit a sugar camp, be sure to call ahead so that you can arrange a tour and learn about the syrup-making process first-hand.

The trail is meant to be completed in stages, so you can take your time to enjoy each stop and appreciate the breathtaking scenery along the way.

In fact, if you complete all eight stops, there's a prize! Of course, the true gift is the opportunity to learn more about the community and the farmers who have mastered the craft of maple syrup-making.

Be sure to learn more about the utterly charming Sugar Tree Country Store, photographed above.

So what are you waiting for? Be sure to head on over to the official website and start planning your Highland County maple syrup adventure today!

The eight destinations on the trail are Bruce’s Syrup and Candies, Tonoloway Farm, Sugar Tree County Store, Back Creek Farms, Duff's Sugar House, Mill Gap Farms, Laurel Fork Sapsuckers, and Puffenbarger's Sugar Orchard. For more information about each destination along this sugary-sweet trail, be sure to visit the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail online. Have you visited Highland County, Virginia lately? What did you enjoy most about your visit? We'd love to hear from you -- be sure to share your experiences with us in the comments below!