11 routes
Hiking in Virginia
Go hiking in Virginia with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 56 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 10 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 56 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Destinations in Virginia
Hiking Routes in Virginia
McAfee Knob
Arguably the most iconic viewpoint on the Appalachian Trail!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 571 m
- Descent
- 570 m
Riprap Hollow
A quick overnight trip with excellent views and a small waterfall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 661 m
- Descent
- 656 m
Whiteoak Canyon -> Nicholson Hollow -> Old Rag Circuit
A challenging, but epic, overnight loop showcasing Whiteoak Canyon and Old Rag Mountain.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Piney Branch -> Hogback Mountain -> Thornton River -> AT Circuit
A versatile two-night trip with "views, poplar forests, park history, and fishing streams" open for harvest.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Overall Run -> Heiskell Hollow -> Weedlewood Circuit
A one-night loop or long day hike including the highest waterfall in SNP, plus multiple cascades and swimming holes.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 959 m
- Descent
- 957 m
Big Run -> Doyles River -> Frazier Circuit
A two-night circuit with wilderness, waterfalls, fishing, and plenty of overnight camping.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Dickey Ridge Loop
The northernmost hike in Shenandoah National Park, including some sweeping views and remnants of a historic farmstead.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 284 m
- Descent
- 283 m
Browns Gap Waterfall Loop
An excellent day hike with multiple waterfalls, massive tulip trees, and a Confederate grave.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 413 m
- Descent
- 413 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