For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Virginia. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Virginia
Hiking Route
· Shenandoah National Park
Lewis Mountain – Big Meadows (Appalachian Trail)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage
14.4 km
4:30 h
415 m
360 m
Hike on the Appalachian Trail from Lewis Mountain Campground to Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah National Park
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Warm Springs Mountain - Homestead Skyline Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26 km
7:15 h
450 m
450 m
Beautiful views above the villages Hot Springs and Warm Springs.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Blue Suck Falls & Tuscarora Overlook Loop Douthat State Park Bath County
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15 km
4:45 h
590 m
590 m
On well-marked trails, this moderately difficult loop hike leads to the Tuscarora Overlook in Douthat State Park. One highlight along the way: The Blue Suck Falls!
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Deerlick Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.9 km
2:05 h
268 m
270 m
Nice trail with a beautiful view of the surrounding hills and the Homestead Resort.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Dan Ingalls Overlook Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.8 km
1:30 h
149 m
149 m
Starting at Dan Ingalls Overlook on State Route 39, this short trail climbs along a rocky ridge towards a small observation platform overlooking Shenandoah Mountain and the Cowpasture River valley.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Brushy Ridge Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.6 km
4:30 h
590 m
590 m
This beautiful out and back trail over Brushy Ridge is perfect for bird watching and enjoying the quiet forest.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Prince William Forest VA NVTrail & SVTrail on August 2, 2021 at 09:27
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.3 km
4:59 h
868 m
864 m
Prince William Forest Park - North Valley Trail and South Valley Trail to Oak Ridge Campground, with a walkout the following day. There are circuits, approximately 16 miles, starting from the campground or the visitors Centre.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Jackson River Gorge Trail - Hidden Valley, Bath County
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.1 km
3:00 h
119 m
119 m
A fairly easy loop trail through beautiful, almost untouched forests and along the Jackson River near Warm Springs, Virginia.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Flag Rock Loop Hike
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.2 km
2:00 h
289 m
289 m
3.2 mile loop with excellent views of the Warm Springs valley below.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Potomac River: Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.5 km
0:41 h
22 m
22 m
Great hike out into a rare Marsh along the Potomac River in Metropolitan Washington DC. Forest trail and board walk.
Go at dusk/ dawn hours and you have good chances to see wildlife like beaver and more.
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Potomac Heritage Trail ‐ Washington DC: Fort Marcy to Roosevelt Island by Great
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