The Best Trails in Virginia (United States)

6,210 trails

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  • Crabtree falls & Priest Rock

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    near Nash, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Matthew Nardone
    Distance
    9.96mi
    Elevation +
    2238f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCrabtree falls & Priest Rock Photo ofCrabtree falls & Priest Rock Photo ofCrabtree falls & Priest Rock

    The beginning of trail was easy and easily marked After you reached the top of the waterfall And want to continue to priest rock just keep walking it’ll be about 5 miles to get to the rock When you go to the parking l...

  • White Oak Falls and Appalachian Trail Loop

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    near Skyland, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    rhino
    Distance
    7.81mi
    Elevation +
    1558f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofWhite Oak Falls and Appalachian Trail Loop Photo ofWhite Oak Falls and Appalachian Trail Loop Photo ofWhite Oak Falls and Appalachian Trail Loop

    If you have never been to this beautiful National Park with its' rolling mountains and abundant wildlife, you definitely need to put it on your list. Firstly, make sure you download and print the trail maps. Although you...

  • Great Falls Park

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    near Matildaville (historical), Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Vega Laguna
    Distance
    6.35mi
    Elevation +
    253f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofGreat Falls Park Photo ofGreat Falls Park Photo ofGreat Falls Park

    - STARTING/ENDING POINT: North River Parking lot - ZONE: Great Falls Park, VA - See link for entrance fee information (https://www.nps.gov/grfa/planyourvisit/fees.htm ) - DATE: 07/30/2017 Summary: - Difficulty: Eas...

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  • Rose Hill, Virginia

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    near Boons Path, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Chance Farris
    Distance
    45.37mi
    Elevation +
    6946f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofRose Hill, Virginia Photo ofRose Hill, Virginia Photo ofRose Hill, Virginia

    45 mile loop starting at Rose Hill, Virginia. Some of this loop is extreme. Sometimes there is an easy way around the rough stuff and sometimes there isn’t.

  • Potomac Heritage Trail 10mi

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    near Highlands, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    folke lemaitre
    Distance
    9.96mi
    Elevation +
    394f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofPotomac Heritage Trail 10mi Photo ofPotomac Heritage Trail 10mi Photo ofPotomac Heritage Trail 10mi

    10 mile loop on the Potomac Heritage Trail and the C&O Canal Towpath between the Key Bridge and the Chain Bridge. Be aware of some very technical sections on the PHT.

    Nice run around the river around DC. Easy to follow and well marked
    Ehxkixu

  • Corbin Cabin Hike in Shenandoah National Park

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    near Skyland, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Florida Trailblazer
    Distance
    3.18mi
    Elevation +
    1175f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCorbin Cabin Hike in Shenandoah National Park Photo ofCorbin Cabin Hike in Shenandoah National Park Photo ofCorbin Cabin Hike in Shenandoah National Park

    Corbin Cabin Hike in Shenandoah National Park - The Corbin Cabin is a log structure built by George T. Corbin in 1909 in the Nicholson Hollow area of what is now Shenandoah National Park. Corbin was forced to vacate the ...

  • Saddle Gap Trail/Saltlog Gap Trail Loop

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    near Snowden, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    1736f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSaddle Gap Trail/Saltlog Gap Trail Loop Photo ofSaddle Gap Trail/Saltlog Gap Trail Loop Photo ofSaddle Gap Trail/Saltlog Gap Trail Loop

    Little used trails in George Washington National Forest, along with a section of the Appalachian Trail. AT can be very icy in the winter - hikers have had to be rescued!

  • Sulphur Springs Trail/A.T. Loop

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    near Greenlee, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    9.08mi
    Elevation +
    1814f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSulphur Springs Trail/A.T. Loop Photo ofSulphur Springs Trail/A.T. Loop Photo ofSulphur Springs Trail/A.T. Loop

    Moderate climb to the A.T. on old fire road in James River Face Wilderness. Southbound on the A.T. over Highcock Knob, the highest point in the JRF Wilderness before descending to Petites Gap Road. Hiked road back to veh...

  • Riverbend to Watkins Island Overlook

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    near Potomac Falls, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    PiyuxHiker
    Distance
    6.74mi
    Elevation +
    538f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRiverbend to Watkins Island Overlook Photo ofRiverbend to Watkins Island Overlook Photo ofRiverbend to Watkins Island Overlook

    Starting at the Riverbend Visitor Center, we will hike the Potomac Heritage Trail for about 2.5 miles. There are few hills for them to have fun but nothing strenuous. We will enjoy the views of the river on our way to Wa...

  • New River State Park

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    near Fries, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    chicotbill
    with Chicotgal
    Distance
    16.21mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNew River State Park Photo ofNew River State Park Photo ofNew River State Park

    Super easy crushed limestone Rails-to-Trail. Rented bikes at New River Outdoor Adventures. Had a map, but for some unknown reason we thought we were at a trail head. Headed south on trail towards Fries(freeze). Come to f...

  • A.T.,Trout Creek (RT 620) to Dragon’s Tooth Parking Lot

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    near Webbs Mill, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    7.92mi
    Elevation +
    2234f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofA.T.,Trout Creek (RT 620) to Dragon’s Tooth Parking Lot Photo ofA.T.,Trout Creek (RT 620) to Dragon’s Tooth Parking Lot Photo ofA.T.,Trout Creek (RT 620) to Dragon’s Tooth Parking Lot

    The hike is in Craig and Roanoke County west of Salem, VA. After crossing Trout Creek, the A.T. ascends steeply through a fire recovery area, passing by the trail to the Pickle Branch Shelter at 1.0 mile. The A.T. then c...

  • White Oak/Cedar Run Canyon Loop

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    near Oldrag, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    8.12mi
    Elevation +
    2320f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWhite Oak/Cedar Run Canyon Loop Photo ofWhite Oak/Cedar Run Canyon Loop Photo ofWhite Oak/Cedar Run Canyon Loop

    Loop hike with views of some of the best waterfalls in Shenandoah Nat'l Park. Trip made more difficult by ice covered trails during this February hike, particularly on the Cedar Run Trail. Slight deviation to Skyline Dri...

    This trail is a favorite of mine. Excellent scenery during winter or summer. Swimming holes are sweet
    bryce read

  • Old Rag Circuit hike, Shenandoah NP

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    near Nethers, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    pablo_arrieta
    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    2582f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofOld Rag Circuit hike, Shenandoah NP Photo ofOld Rag Circuit hike, Shenandoah NP Photo ofOld Rag Circuit hike, Shenandoah NP

    This a beautiful hike in the Shenandoah National Park, close to Madison, VA. The hike was done on June 1st, beginning of summer. It is a very pleasing hike with beautiful views and gorgeous woods. We started the hike at...

  • Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

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    near Piney River, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    TacoDave-o
    Distance
    10.44mi
    Elevation +
    138f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofVirginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Photo ofVirginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Photo ofVirginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

    I took trail from mile marker 0 (Piney River Trailhead) to mile marker 5 and back. Mostly tree-lined along a couple of creeks. Four bridges including one covered. Significant half-mile long incline around 2-mile marker. ...

  • Whetstone Ridge Trail

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    near Montebello, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    12.23mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofWhetstone Ridge Trail Photo ofWhetstone Ridge Trail Photo ofWhetstone Ridge Trail

    The Whetstone Ridge Trail is the longest trail in the Pedlar District of George Washington National Forest not connected to the Appalachian Trail. It starts out somewhat level before traversing a seemingly endless series...

  • Ragged Mountain Main Loop

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    near Sherwood Farms, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    3.59mi
    Elevation +
    902f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRagged Mountain Main Loop Photo ofRagged Mountain Main Loop Photo ofRagged Mountain Main Loop

    Easy 3.5 mile loop hike near Charlottesville, Virginia at a 980 acre nature preserve surrounding the city's water reservoir. Details and map found here: http://ivycreekfoundation.org/raggedmountain.html http://www.dgif...

  • SNP: Crescent Rock and Hawksbill Circuit

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    near Skyland, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    4.86mi
    Elevation +
    1040f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSNP: Crescent Rock and Hawksbill Circuit Photo ofSNP: Crescent Rock and Hawksbill Circuit Photo ofSNP: Crescent Rock and Hawksbill Circuit

    A moderately easy hike visiting multiple great views and the tallest peak in SNP. This is a slightly different take on the Hawksbill Loop starting from the Crescent Rocks overlook with side trips to the little visited Be...

  • St Marys Upper Loop

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    near White Rock, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    11.24mi
    Elevation +
    2037f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSt Marys Upper Loop Photo ofSt Marys Upper Loop Photo ofSt Marys Upper Loop

    Parking at Blue Ridge Parkway, descend Mine Bank Trail past beautiful waterfall views to St. Mary’s River Trail. Turn right and ascend trail, sometimes steeply, to meeting with Kennedy Ridge Trail at top of Big Levels. T...

  • James River Wilderness Face Loop (Some Road and Rail Walking)

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    near Snowden, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    VTME09
    Distance
    13.73mi
    Elevation +
    2933f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofJames River Wilderness Face Loop (Some Road and Rail Walking) Photo ofJames River Wilderness Face Loop (Some Road and Rail Walking) Photo ofJames River Wilderness Face Loop (Some Road and Rail Walking)

    Started at the James AT River Foot Bridge and headed South on the AT. The first few miles are flat following the James River and Matts Creek. After you get to Matts Creek shelter its a good climb up to the top. At Five P...

  • Keys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center

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    near Keys Gap, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    PiyuxHiker
    Distance
    13.84mi
    Elevation +
    2041f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofKeys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center Photo ofKeys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center Photo ofKeys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center

    A 12 mile out and back hike from Keys Gap to the Blackburn Trail Center, where we will have lunch before returning to Keys Gap. We will stop at the David Lesser Shelter and Buzzard Rocks for some good views of the Massan...

  • North Fork Moorman's Trail

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    near Doylesville, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    9.65mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofNorth Fork Moorman's Trail Photo ofNorth Fork Moorman's Trail Photo ofNorth Fork Moorman's Trail

    Out-and-back on North Fork Moormans River Trail starting at location locally known as Sugar Hollow, near Charlottesville Reservoir (south end of trail). Multiple stream and river crossings. Headed north on North Fork Moo...

    Great hike starting & finishing at Charlottesville Reservoir. Only downside is 4 stream crossings over slippery rocks. M...
    bradseibert75

  • Wild Oak Trail Loop Dayhike

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    near Stokesville, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    27.34mi
    Elevation +
    7113f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofWild Oak Trail Loop Dayhike Photo ofWild Oak Trail Loop Dayhike Photo ofWild Oak Trail Loop Dayhike

    Normally this is a 3 day Backpacking trip. A group of trail runners tries to do this loop 4 times in one day each February. My numbers: 27.4 miles, 8700 feet elevation gain. Start: 8:33 AM Finish 9:23 PM The third climb ...

  • James River Face Backpack

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    near Snowden, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    761f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofJames River Face Backpack Photo ofJames River Face Backpack Photo ofJames River Face Backpack

    This is a relatively easy backpacking trip along the A.T. to a campsite adjoining Matt's Creek Shelter. This was done with a couple of 9 year old boys, and the campsite was ideal for that demographic, featuring a bubblin...

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