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The Best Hiking Trails in Virginia (United States)

2,470 trails

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  • Peaks of Otter - Abbott Lake

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    near Reba, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    1.20mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPeaks of Otter - Abbott Lake Photo ofPeaks of Otter - Abbott Lake Photo ofPeaks of Otter - Abbott Lake

    A pleasant stroll from the Peaks of Otter campground on a paved path around Abbott Lake with good views of Sharp Top, Flat Top and Harkening Hill.

  • Sheep Run Creek Trail

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    near Tulip, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    0.88mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSheep Run Creek Trail Photo ofSheep Run Creek Trail Photo ofSheep Run Creek Trail

    DAY ONE: We went outside and we decided to start on the left side and walk all the way around. We brought Vita but otherwise it was just the four of us. We probably did a lot of accidental tress passing. A couple of time...

  • Burke Lake Park

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    near Avon Forest, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    4.71mi
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    27

    A beautiful park with lots to see and do. The main loop around the lake is about 4.6 miles. During the summer season, apart from hiking, biking, boating, and fishing, there is a merry-go-round, a real train ride, frisbee...

  • Belle Cove Trail to Hercules Road

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    near Buffalo Forge, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    1614f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBelle Cove Trail to Hercules Road Photo ofBelle Cove Trail to Hercules Road Photo ofBelle Cove Trail to Hercules Road

    Belle Cove is an old trail that got washed out in 1995 and was never repaired. We parked on 501 where a Belle Cove Branch passes under. There is parking at the the beginning of the trail at 37.6798402, -79.4066960. I sta...

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  • near Keys Gap, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    7.94mi
    Elevation +
    840f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofVa AT: Key's Gap to Loudoun Heights Photo ofVa AT: Key's Gap to Loudoun Heights Photo ofVa AT: Key's Gap to Loudoun Heights

    Trek on the AT from Key's Gap (Va Rt 9) to the Loudoun Heights Trail in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Good views east across Between the Hills Valley to Short Hill Mountain at powerline cut and spur trail to Bl...

  • near Fourway, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    5.39mi
    Elevation +
    1476f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of2020-07-04 Little Devil Stairs of Shenandoah Photo of2020-07-04 Little Devil Stairs of Shenandoah Photo of2020-07-04 Little Devil Stairs of Shenandoah

    Some physically challenging uphill that didn’t last too long, before a relaxing stroll down the fire road. Click the following "View more" link for detailed report of the day.

  • 2020-10-10 Meneka Peak

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    near Waterlick, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    1877f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of2020-10-10 Meneka Peak Photo of2020-10-10 Meneka Peak Photo of2020-10-10 Meneka Peak

    A comfortable stroll in the woods where autumn foliage was in full swing. Click the following "View more" link for detailed trip report of the day.

  • Rock Castle Gorge

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    near Tuggles Gap, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    11.00mi
    Elevation +
    2612f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofRock Castle Gorge

    Many would suggest the highlight of the hike were the vistas from the ridge. It was varied in the form of open fields and a ridge cliff. My favorite sections of the hike was hiking along the the several streams that all ...

  • Bull Run Occoquan Trail

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    near Cedar Park, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    17.98mi
    Elevation +
    1411f
    TrailRank
    26

    This beautiful trail runs roughly 18 miles along both the Bull Run and Occoquan Rivers. The ends of the trail are in Bull Run Regional Park and Foundtainhead Regional Park. It also takes you through Hemlock Overlook Regi...

  • near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    7.62mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo of2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap Photo of2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap Photo of2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap

    Two popular hikes from Wolf Gap done back-to-back, from the boundary separating Virginia and West Virginia. Overall the trail to Big Schloss was wider, more even and in better shape. The views at Big Schloss were also be...

  • 2021-05-31 Dragon's Tooth

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    near Moomaw (historical), Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    1280f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo of2021-05-31 Dragon's Tooth Photo of2021-05-31 Dragon's Tooth Photo of2021-05-31 Dragon's Tooth

    The shortest trail of Virginia Triple Crown, requiring entry-level scrambling towards the latter one-third. It’s not that hard to climb onto the actual Dragon’s Tooth for panoramic views. Click the following "View more"...

  • near Sandy Bottom, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    8.33mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofShenandoah Bushwack on the Abandoned Big Bend Fire Road Photo ofShenandoah Bushwack on the Abandoned Big Bend Fire Road Photo ofShenandoah Bushwack on the Abandoned Big Bend Fire Road

    A hike best done in the winter along old roads just off of U.S. 33 in Shenandoah National Park. The Big Bend Fire Road was abandoned in the 1980's, while the other road, paralleling today's U.S. 33 is the original Spotts...

  • near Big Hill, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    17.68mi
    Elevation +
    2959f
    TrailRank
    92| Rating 5.0
    Photo of44 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 43 - De ruta VA 600 - Elk Garden a Mt. Rogers y ruta VA-603 - Fox Creek Photo of44 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 43 - De ruta VA 600 - Elk Garden a Mt. Rogers y ruta VA-603 - Fox Creek Photo of44 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 43 - De ruta VA 600 - Elk Garden a Mt. Rogers y ruta VA-603 - Fox Creek

    Etapa 44 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 43 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 45.1 y 44 - Ruta VA 728 - Creek Junction, a Buzzard Rock, y VA 600 - Elk Garden ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 45 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL...

    Hola, Pablo: Compruebo, con agrado, que sigues incansable en tu recorrido por el Appalachian Trail, sección a sección, ...
    ignacio.ds local hiker
  • Wolf Gap to Tibbet Knob

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofWolf Gap to Tibbet Knob Photo ofWolf Gap to Tibbet Knob Photo ofWolf Gap to Tibbet Knob

    Trail head in Wolf Gap parking, approximately 1.6 miles one way. Provides great views and is less busy than nearby Big Schloss.

  • Raven Rocks

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    near Horse Shoe Curve, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    5.25mi
    Elevation +
    1362f
    TrailRank
    25

    I got there at 7:30 am on a Saturday and there were already 2 cars in the small lot. By the time I got done with the hike, the parking lot was overflowing. It is a nice out and back hike with some elevation gain and loss...

  • near Copeland, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    8.42mi
    Elevation +
    1437f
    TrailRank
    25

    Probably the most remote trailhead in Virginia's George Washington National Forest. To get to it, you must drive dirt roads approximately 10 miles (including a ford over Pads Creek), hope that the U.S. Forest Service has...

  • near Harriston, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    9.34mi
    Elevation +
    2182f
    TrailRank
    25

    Hiked counterclockwise from Blackrock Gap. Fine hike if you just want to get into the woods. Only good view was Blackrock Summit, but can do that as a small hike. Saw a bear on our way out near Blackrock Gap. See hike re...

  • Manassas Battlefield Trail

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    near Carlyle Station, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    5.55mi
    Elevation +
    269f
    TrailRank
    24

    Loop trail - STARTING/ENDING POINT: Henry Hill Visitor Center - ZONA: Manassas Battlefield Trail, VA - FECHA: 07/09/2017 Summary: - Difficulty: Easy - Accumulated elevation: 82 m - Length: 8,90 km - Tiempo: 2 h...

  • near Morning Star, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    15.70mi
    Elevation +
    3176f
    TrailRank
    89| Rating 5.0
    Photo of79 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 7 - Shenandoah National Park - De Thorton Gap a Gravel Springs Gap Photo of79 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 7 - Shenandoah National Park - De Thorton Gap a Gravel Springs Gap Photo of79 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 7 - Shenandoah National Park - De Thorton Gap a Gravel Springs Gap

    Etapa 79 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 78 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Secciones 9.1 y 8 - Shenandoah National Park - De Hawksbill Lower Gap a Thorton Gap ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 80 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - V...

    Bellísimo el Parque Nacional de Shenandoah. Seguro que encontraste osos. A mi me dieron un pequeño susto en esa zona.
    Arturo Ciorraga
  • Lower Shamokin Falls

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    near Wintergreen, Virginia (United States)
    Distance
    5.36mi
    Elevation +
    1280f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLower Shamokin Falls Photo ofLower Shamokin Falls Photo ofLower Shamokin Falls

    Uphill gravel road takes you from the trail head to the power house, Go around the house (right side) and cross the bridge. Follow the blue blaze all the way to the water falls.

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