The Best Trails in Virginia (United States)

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  • 2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    huangyizhou
    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)
    Author
    huangyizhou
    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"...

  • Shenandoah Bushwack on the Abandoned Big Bend Fire Road

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    near Sandy Bottom, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    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...

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  • Lake Ridge to Bull Run

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    near Lake Ridge, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    rhino
    Distance
    12.00nm
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofLake Ridge to Bull Run Photo ofLake Ridge to Bull Run Photo ofLake Ridge to Bull Run

    Easy winter paddle on flat water. This isn't the most exciting area to paddle, but it makes for a good spot to just get out and do some miles. Even in the winter there were bald eagles, great blue herons and various kind...

  • Pohick Bay

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    near Wiley, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    All who wander
    Distance
    4.21nm
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofPohick Bay Photo ofPohick Bay Photo ofPohick Bay

    A nice short paddle on a windy December day. Just playing around in the chop and paddling around a sheltered creek.

  • 44 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 43 - De ruta VA 600 - Elk Garden a Mt. Rogers y ruta VA-603 - Fox Creek

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    near Big Hill, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Gonzalo Guerra
    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)
    Author
    mr.foo
    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)
    Author
    Mark Lane
    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...

  • Crane Trail - Rough Mountain Wilderness

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    near Copeland, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    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...

  • Blackrock, Trayfoot Mountain, & Paine Run loop

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    near Harriston, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    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)
    Author
    Vega Laguna
    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...

  • 79 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 7 - Shenandoah National Park - De Thorton Gap a Gravel Springs Gap

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    near Morning Star, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Gonzalo Guerra
    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)
    Author
    erezn
    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.

  • McQueen gap to Damascus on AT

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    near Crandull, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Rob Schoborg
    Distance
    11.26mi
    Elevation +
    1132f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMcQueen gap to Damascus on AT Photo ofMcQueen gap to Damascus on AT Photo ofMcQueen gap to Damascus on AT

    Hiked the AT from McQueen gap northeast to Damascus, VA. Sunny, calm, starting temperature of 38 degrees. Still a tiny bit of snow left from last Monday. Got to throw the winters first snowball at Michelle. Beautiful day...

  • SNP: Hightop Circuit

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    near Sandy Bottom, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    4.49mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSNP: Hightop Circuit Photo ofSNP: Hightop Circuit Photo ofSNP: Hightop Circuit

    A relatively easy hike up the highest peak in the south district of SNP with views over the western ridges as well as Massanutten and the Shenandoah Valley

  • Tinker Cliffs via Andy Layne Trail

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    near Tinker (historical), Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    7.57mi
    Elevation +
    2057f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofTinker Cliffs via Andy Layne Trail

    The view from Tinker Cliffs is a vista that is the definition of the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. Long ridges that snake back on itself to create the most perfect layering. However, the vista isn’t the only definit...

  • Angel's Rest

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    near Bluff City, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    5.20mi
    Elevation +
    1745f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofAngel's Rest

    There are 2 main views here, one to the north of the New River and the town of Pearisburg from Angel’s Rest outlook and the second to the south of expansive Wilburn Valley. Both are decent views both having a side perspe...

  • McAfee Knob

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    near Catawba, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    8.43mi
    Elevation +
    1765f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMcAfee Knob

    McAfee Knob is among the most popular hikes in southwest Virginia and said to be the most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail. Beyond the vista, the hike also features the green (or yellow and red during peak fol...

  • Little Schloss

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    near Columbia Furnace, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    3.48mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLittle Schloss

    The main view of the hike is on Little Schloss, which does provide a decent view of the ridges that define the Appalachian Mountains through Virginia. The scramble up does make it a bit more interesting. The recent burn ...

  • Big Schloss, Mill Mountain, and Stoney Creek loop

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    12.76mi
    Elevation +
    2382f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBig Schloss, Mill Mountain, and Stoney Creek loop

    This hike was one of the hardest for me to rate due to the high variance of the trail. The view of Big Schloss coming in from the north was pretty majestic and really represents the name well. From the outcrop, there wer...

  • Three Lakes Park

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    near Chamberlayne, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    amelia guthrie
    Distance
    1.86mi
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofThree Lakes Park Photo ofThree Lakes Park Photo ofThree Lakes Park

    Definitely more a walk than a hike but great to do with dogs especially in warmer weather as it’s almost completely shaded. Great plant ID, birding and turtle id(?)! the main building of the nature center is often closed...

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