The Best Trails in Virginia (United States)

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  • Blackwater Creek Trail

    Road Bike
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    near Forest Hill, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    TacoDave-o
    Distance
    4.45mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofBlackwater Creek Trail Photo ofBlackwater Creek Trail Photo ofBlackwater Creek Trail

    Spectacular biking and walking trails in Lynchburg, VA. Part of James River Heritage Trail ending at Percival’s Island Natural Area and the Riverwalk. Hope I can make it back someday when I have more time. Includes downt...

  • South holston lake paddle

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Parks Mill, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Rob Schoborg
    Distance
    8.47nm
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSouth holston lake paddle Photo ofSouth holston lake paddle Photo ofSouth holston lake paddle

    Paddled from Avens boat ramp east up South holston lake to the union of the south fork holston river and the middle fork holston River. Paddled up the south fork past Abingdon winery to first rapid. Then back to the ramp...

  • A.T.: Lee Hollow (Rt. 621) to Trout Creek (Rt. 620)

    Hiking
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    near Webbs Mill, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    9.25mi
    Elevation +
    1900f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofA.T.: Lee Hollow (Rt. 621) to Trout Creek (Rt. 620) Photo ofA.T.: Lee Hollow (Rt. 621) to Trout Creek (Rt. 620) Photo ofA.T.: Lee Hollow (Rt. 621) to Trout Creek (Rt. 620)

    Located in Craig and a little bit of Roanoke County, the hike on Brush Mt. includes the Audie Murphy Monument, a tribute to the most decorated soldier of WWII, who died in a plane crash on the mountain in 1971. The hike ...

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  • High Bridge Trail State Park

    Road Bike
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    near Jamestown (historical), Virginia (United States)
    Author
    TacoDave-o
    Distance
    9.30mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHigh Bridge Trail State Park Photo ofHigh Bridge Trail State Park Photo ofHigh Bridge Trail State Park

    Took middle part of main trail. Tree-lined with very long/high wooden bridge. Riding across bridge takes 2.5-3.0 minutes. Fantastic view.

  • SNP: Big Run Loop

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    near Simmons Gap, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    20.45mi
    Elevation +
    4216f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSNP: Big Run Loop Photo ofSNP: Big Run Loop Photo ofSNP: Big Run Loop

    A nice backpacking loop along the rim of the Big Run Gorge in the South District of Shenandoah National Park.

  • GWNF Forest Road Jeep Tour

    Off Road
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    near Preston Heights, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    M V
    Distance
    130.39mi
    Elevation +
    13704f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGWNF Forest Road Jeep Tour Photo ofGWNF Forest Road Jeep Tour Photo ofGWNF Forest Road Jeep Tour

    All-day wheeling tour of George Washington National Forest roads. I've put together an all-day wheeling tour of George Washington National Forest roads west of Harrisonburg, VA and north of Hwy 33. These roads can be do...

  • Stony man trail

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    near Skyland, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    matteo.ferrari83
    Distance
    3.43mi
    Elevation +
    778f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofStony man trail Photo ofStony man trail Photo ofStony man trail

    Nice hike in Shenandoah national park. Beautiful view of the park from the top. Unfortunately there where no space for parking near to the trailhead so we had to park nearby at the visitor center. In fact the recording e...

  • Cedar run trail

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    near Skyland, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    matteo.ferrari83
    Distance
    8.65mi
    Elevation +
    2431f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCedar run trail Photo ofCedar run trail Photo ofCedar run trail

    Cedar run trail in the Shenandoah national park. Parking is available on the side of the street. Late arrival can make difficult to find a parking slot. This hike coasts 2 creeks with many waterfalls. Quite steep in some...

  • A.T.: Fish Hatchery to Seeley Woodworth Shelter

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    near Montebello, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    9.35mi
    Elevation +
    1654f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofA.T.: Fish Hatchery to Seeley Woodworth Shelter Photo ofA.T.: Fish Hatchery to Seeley Woodworth Shelter Photo ofA.T.: Fish Hatchery to Seeley Woodworth Shelter

    Hike starts at hiker's parking lot behind Fish Hatchery just off of Va Route 56. Heads up Spy Rock Trail, then turns right at A.T. (rather than left to Spy Rock). Other trails in the area also explored. Hikes as far sout...

  • Lake Fairfax short loop

    Mountain Bike
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    near Pinecrest, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    run.mtb1@gmail.com
    Distance
    8.35mi
    Elevation +
    551f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLake Fairfax short loop Photo ofLake Fairfax short loop Photo ofLake Fairfax short loop

    Great trail recommend riding the trail when dry. Lots of roots and some rocks. All single track riding.

  • Cool Springs

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    near Shenandoah Retreat, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    3.94mi
    Elevation +
    436f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCool Springs Photo ofCool Springs Photo ofCool Springs

    A short hike around the paths at Shenandoah University's Cool Spring Battlefield center, including a short side trip to a waterfall on the adjacent Rolling Ridge land.

  • Rockytop/Big Run Loop

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    near Mountfair, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    13.56mi
    Elevation +
    2297f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRockytop/Big Run Loop Photo ofRockytop/Big Run Loop Photo ofRockytop/Big Run Loop

    Loop hike through one of Shenandoah National Park's larger watersheds, then out via Rockytop Mountain.

  • Overall Run Hike 091209

    Hiking
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    near Overall, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    All who wander
    Distance
    8.41mi
    Elevation +
    1991f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofOverall Run Hike 091209 Photo ofOverall Run Hike 091209 Photo ofOverall Run Hike 091209

    Hike in the SNP. About 8.5 mile loop. There is suppose to be water falls but the stream beds were dry.

  • Old rag mountain, SNP, VA USA, June 2013

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    near Nethers, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    omriqo1
    with fnarad Raphi Dror
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    2149f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofOld rag mountain, SNP, VA USA, June 2013 Photo ofOld rag mountain, SNP, VA USA, June 2013 Photo ofOld rag mountain, SNP, VA USA, June 2013

    A lovely day out with this circular trail, climbing the Old rag mtn. in the Shenandoah national park. The main trail attractions are manuvaring the rocks while climbing (using your hands, easy scrumbling) and the views f...

  • Humpback rocks

    Hiking
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    near Sherando, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    1155f
    TrailRank
    30| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofHumpback rocks Photo ofHumpback rocks Photo ofHumpback rocks

    This is a beautiful hike in the Blue ridge. The trail head starts from a small parking lot. If it’s full, try the near by visitor center parking. After 100 take the right hand trail (blue). A steep but comfortable trail ...

    Nice short hike!
    MauricioG

  • South river Falls trail - Shenandoah National Park, VA

    Hiking
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    near Upper Pocosin, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Vega Laguna
    Distance
    3.68mi
    Elevation +
    1253f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSouth river Falls trail - Shenandoah National Park, VA Photo ofSouth river Falls trail - Shenandoah National Park, VA Photo ofSouth river Falls trail - Shenandoah National Park, VA

    Ruta circular: - SALIDA/LLEGADA: South River Falls trail parking - ZONA: Shenandoah National Park, VA - FECHA: 02/07/2017 Resumen: - Dificultad: Fácil - Desnivel: 380 metros - Longitud: 5,90 km - Tiempo: 1h 50 ...

  • Stony Man/Little Stony Man (and a couple of wrong turns!)

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    near Skyland, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Fanderhaus
    Distance
    4.16mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofStony Man/Little Stony Man (and a couple of wrong turns!) Photo ofStony Man/Little Stony Man (and a couple of wrong turns!) Photo ofStony Man/Little Stony Man (and a couple of wrong turns!)

    Picturesque hike off of Skyline Drive. Partly Appalachian Trail. A bit too rocky for my liking, especially in November with the coating of dead leaves. Spring thru October is probably a better hike, but we gad very few b...

  • Aquia Landing to Accokeek Creek

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Canterbury Estates, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    rhino
    Distance
    12.23nm
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAquia Landing to Accokeek Creek Photo ofAquia Landing to Accokeek Creek Photo ofAquia Landing to Accokeek Creek

    This paddle took me along Accokeek Creek, which borders the Crow's Nest Natural Preserve. The variety of wildlife was amazing: mature and immature bald eagles, ospreys, many great blue herons, alligator gar, very large t...

  • 2022-04-30 Three Ridges Loop from Reeds Gap

    Hiking
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    near Love, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    huangyizhou
    Distance
    12.89mi
    Elevation +
    3944f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2022-04-30 Three Ridges Loop from Reeds Gap Photo of2022-04-30 Three Ridges Loop from Reeds Gap Photo of2022-04-30 Three Ridges Loop from Reeds Gap

    A long day hike from the northern part of Blue Ridge Parkway, with well maintained trails. I took the loop in the clockwise direction so as to be going uphill in the most rocky/difficult section along Campbell Creek. Cl...

  • Mount Pleasant loop

    Hiking
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    near Alto, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    6.29mi
    Elevation +
    1257f
    TrailRank
    30| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMount Pleasant loop

    Headed up to Mount Pleasant in southwest Virginia on the evening of Oct 24 to check out the foliage this year. I saw plenty of yellow leaves in the process of changing while others have already fallen. There weren’t too ...

    It was amazing and unforgettable hike with exciting overlooks from the summit of the mountain 🏔
    odorovska

  • New river campground

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Amelia, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    steven1976
    Distance
    4.87nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofNew river campground Photo ofNew river campground Photo ofNew river campground

    New river campground Nice float sometimes there is a lot of people cause of campground. Fishing is great and water is usually clear and cool. This is a favorite float for family

  • Fortunes Cove Nature Preserve Hike

    Hiking
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    near Lovingston, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    1699f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFortunes Cove Nature Preserve Hike Photo ofFortunes Cove Nature Preserve Hike Photo ofFortunes Cove Nature Preserve Hike

    Hike at the Nature Conservancy's Fortune's Cove Preserve. Details on this preserve are found here: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/preserves/art7461.html

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