11 routes
Hiking in Virginia
Go hiking in Virginia with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 75 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Virginia.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top hiking trail recommendation in Virginia from one of our 11 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 75 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Destinations in Virginia
Hiking Routes in Virginia
Bull Run Occoquan Trail
A lengthy hike along a beautiful river passing historical sites and pristine woodlands.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 596 m
- Descent
- 576 m
Bull Run Occoquan Trail: Out-and-Back to Coe Creek
A popular day hike option on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 254 m
- Descent
- 254 m
Blue Ridge Tunnel: Out-and-Back
A historic and unique experience near Afton, Virginia.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Descent
- 470 m
Maryland Heights Out-and-Back
Hike to a spectacular overlook of Harper's Ferry.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 351 m
- Descent
- 351 m
Maryland Heights and Stone Fort Loop
Tour Civil War history and reach a spectacular overlook of Harper's Ferry.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 486 m
- Descent
- 486 m
Billy Goat Trail Section A
A technical hike along Mather Gorge.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 83 m
- Descent
- 83 m
McAfee Knob
Arguably the most iconic viewpoint on the Appalachian Trail!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 571 m
- Descent
- 570 m
White Rocks -> Hazel Falls Loop
A beginner-friendly overnight loop with a beautiful waterfall and small cave.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 682 m
- Descent
- 682 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Virginia
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
6 routes · Hiking
Find Your Perfect Overnight Trip in Shenandoah NP
10 routes · Hiking
10 Classic Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
10 routes · Hiking
10 of the Best Day Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking