The Best Backpacking in Arlington

Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near King George, Virginia.

Bears Den is a collection of rocks and boulders that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia, just off the Appalachian Trail. You have two options to access this overlook: park at the bottom of the mountain and hike up to the overlook via the trail, or drive to the top and access the...

Starting at a small parking lot right off of Route 7 (wuick right onto Pine Grove Road) this hike takes you North on the Appalachian Trail in a very hilly/rocky part of the trail. Expect to gain and lose 300 feet+ multiple times! It's about 2.5 miles each way so budget at least a few hours to go ...

Appalachian Trail: Keys Gap to David Lesser Memorial Shelter is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Appalachian Trail: Weverton Cliffs to Pine Knob Shelter is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Knoxville, Maryland.

Appalachian Trail: Weverton Heights to Ed Garvey Shelter is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Knoxville, Maryland.

Black Locust Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Frederick, Maryland.

Appalachian Trail: Weverton to Gathland State Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Ashby Hollow via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bluemont, Virginia.

Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Appalachian Trail: Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Burkittsville, Maryland.

Sky Meadows State Park via Appalachian Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Paris, Virginia.

Camping at Sky Meadows State Park is a great location to backpack with young kids or if you are new to backpacking. The campground has 18 primitive walk-in campsites located 1.03 miles from the overnight parking lot at the park entrance. Reservations can be made online. After checking-in and park...

Lambs Knoll and White Rocks via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Boonsboro, Maryland.

Appalachian Trail: Dahlgren Camp to Bear Spring Cabin is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Middletown, Maryland.