The Best Trails in Virginia (United States)

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  • Cascade Falls, Jefferson Forest, VA

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    near Hoges Chapel, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    4.45mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCascade Falls, Jefferson Forest, VA

    Nice trail along the river. The fall is beautiful. Bring swimsuit. Better not wearing flip flops. Completely shady.I recommend making a loop to walk both sides of the river, they are different and beautiful (left is wide...

  • Woodstock Reservoir via Little Stony Creek Trailhead

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    3.57mi
    Elevation +
    285f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofWoodstock Reservoir via Little Stony Creek Trailhead

    This was a pleasant hike with some nice views of the reservoir, dam, and creek. And you know I’m always happy following a creek. We also so plenty of wildflowers here. Nothing really special, but good walk. For our fu...

  • Tibbet Knob via Wolf Gap

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    3.37mi
    Elevation +
    883f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofTibbet Knob via Wolf Gap

    The views on Tibbet Knob and the outlooks on the way up are as good, if not better than the most popular hike in the are, Big Schloss. It may even be a better valley view than Big Schloss all together as your viewpoint i...

  • Chimney Rock, Riprap Trail, and Wildcat Ridge Trail

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    near Sampson, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    9.86mi
    Elevation +
    2119f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofChimney Rock, Riprap Trail, and Wildcat Ridge Trail

    I love hiking along side a cascading stream. Meadow Run in Riprap Hollow is no exception with waterfalls and rock walls and swimming holes with a myriad layering green. There is also a good variety of terrain as you also...

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  • 10/17/20, 09:14

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    near Oldrag, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Tyler Scott
    Distance
    11.08mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo of10/17/20, 09:14

    From Whiteoak Boundary parking, we started with a relatively steep, rocky, up-and-down hike up Cedar Run Trail to the Hawksbill Gap parking. From there we did the longer loop going along the AT to the Hawksbill Gap Overl...

  • Hone Quarry Falls

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    near Briery Branch, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    5.36mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofHone Quarry Falls

    The highlight was Hone Quarry Falls and its swimming hole, though I enjoyed the cascades further along the stream as well. We didn’t see too many people on the trail even on ID4, however, hikers will gather at the falls....

  • Fridley Gap loop

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    near Oakwood, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    6.29mi
    Elevation +
    1860f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofFridley Gap loop

    We hiked the short version starting out from the Fridley Gap Trailhead. My favorite section of the hike was before we even started on the loop, which was the swollen Mountain Run along Fridley Gap Trail. I can see the ap...

  • Buzzard Rock at Read Mountain Reserve

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    near Botetourt East, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    3.68mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofBuzzard Rock at Read Mountain Reserve

    The culmination of the hike is a viewpoint at the end at Buzzard rock where there is a bench for you to relax upon. If you are lucky, the stream will be running making for a more interesting hike. Being close to the city...

  • Fort Lewis Mountain Tower Overlook via Angeline Trailhead

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    near Mountain Brook Estates, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    8.73mi
    Elevation +
    2215f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofFort Lewis Mountain Tower Overlook via Angeline Trailhead

    The best views on the hike are near the summit. You can find an outcrop of rocks to the northeast of the round radio/radar structure. From there, you can see from McAfee all the way to Salem. Otherwise, the ridge walk an...

  • Aquia to Crows Nest along Potomac Creek

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    near Canterbury Estates, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    rhino
    Distance
    10.54nm
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofAquia to Crows Nest along Potomac Creek

    This paddle took me along the Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_area_preserves/crowsnest.shtml), which is replete with bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, and se...

  • Buzzard Rock North

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    near Bethel, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofBuzzard Rock North

    There are two major viewpoints on the hike up to Buzzard Rock, an overlook toward the north and the views around Buzzard Rock of the Passage Creek drainage and Meneka Peak. Neither were great views of the surrounding mou...

  • Petites Gap, Highcock Knob, and Sulphur Spring loop

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    near Powells Store, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    8.58mi
    Elevation +
    1795f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofPetites Gap, Highcock Knob, and Sulphur Spring loop

    This was a nice hike, but nothing that would scream you have to do it. In a sense, this type of hike is perfect if you are looking for a nice stroll of solitude as there isn’t going to be a lot of traffic and it has enou...

  • Compton Peak via the AT from Jenkins Gap to Chester Gap

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    near Skyline View Mobile Home Park, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    8.46mi
    Elevation +
    1211f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCompton Peak via the AT from Jenkins Gap to Chester Gap

    We hiked this as a point to point from Jenkins Gap to Chester Gap setting up a shuttle. The highlight of this hike for me was the unique Basalt Column formations near Compton Peak. The northwest vista at Compton Peak was...

  • Turkey run loop

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    near Glen Echo, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    3.53mi
    Elevation +
    459f
    TrailRank
    22

    Turkey run loop start from the C parking lot. Short walk along the Potomac River takes to the Turkey Run. From there a uphill hike, going under the bridge and into the woods. From there keep following the yellow route un...

  • Elizabeth Furnace MTB Ride

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    near Waterlick, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    M V
    Distance
    12.64mi
    Elevation +
    1959f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofElizabeth Furnace MTB Ride Photo ofElizabeth Furnace MTB Ride Photo ofElizabeth Furnace MTB Ride

    The standard MTB loop at Elizabeth Furnace. Rock gardens, long hill climbs, long, rocky descent, 4 stream crossings, and fireroad. Plus some technical features. Also, good for hiking. The pics are from a winter hike.

  • 55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter

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    near Bluff City, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    18.42mi
    Elevation +
    4731f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 5.0
    Photo of55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter Photo of55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter Photo of55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter

    Etapa 55 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 54 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 34.1 - De Sugar Run Gap - VA-663 a US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge. New River ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 56 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - V...

    Long, difficult and beautiful hike Thank you very much
    René G.

  • Longdale Furnace

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    near Longdale Furnace, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    annedfriend
    Distance
    16.01mi
    Elevation +
    2448f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofLongdale Furnace

    We dropped our bikes at the Pete’s cave parking area then we drove to the start of the hike. We hiked the trail up to our bikes and then rode them back down. It was great.

  • Mt Vernon Trail May/2020

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    near Hamburgh (historical), Washington, D.C. (United States)
    Author
    SebastianPad
    Distance
    35.99mi
    Elevation +
    627f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofMt Vernon Trail May/2020 Photo ofMt Vernon Trail May/2020

    A nice bike trail next to the Potomac, I did it on a road bike, Scatante R560. We started around 11 am from the Lincoln Memorial, stopped at Alexandria fro some water and kept on biking until reaching Mt. Vernon around 2...

  • Tuscarora MTB Loop 2013-05-05

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    near Capon Springs, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    M V
    Distance
    20.33mi
    Elevation +
    2684f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofTuscarora MTB Loop 2013-05-05 Photo ofTuscarora MTB Loop 2013-05-05

    An all day back country mountain bike ride starting on the Tuscarora trail at Hwy 55 on the VA/WV border. See my 5/7/13 trip report at http://tinyurl.com/czowtmm (mtbr.com)

  • AT from Massey Gap to Deep Gap

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    near Mill Creek, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    sierrajoe
    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    1299f
    TrailRank
    20

    Take the Appalachian Trail from Massey Gap in Grayson Highlands State Park, VA to Deep Gap. Return the same way or via the Horse Trail or Cabin Creek Trail.

  • Quantico Marine Corps Base Mountain Bike Trails

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    near Thomason Park, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    rhino
    Distance
    30.98mi
    Elevation +
    8114f
    TrailRank
    20

    This is a great complex of trails aboard the Marine Corps Base. There are several races and events held here. The trails are mostly singletrack and vary in difficulty, with several man-made obstacles, ramps, etc..

  • Lake Ridge Trail

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    near Lake Ridge, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    _BBQ_
    Distance
    3.53mi
    Elevation +
    233f
    TrailRank
    20

    An excellent trail with an outstanding view of the river. Highly recommended with plenty of caching along the way.

  • Jones Run and Doyles River loop

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    near Mountfair, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    6.92mi
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    20

    Nice hike with plenty of cascades and swimming holes. See our hike report at: https://travel2walk.com/2019/06/25/virginia-hikes-jones-run-doyles-river-loop-june-16-2019/

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