The Top 25 Hikes in Virginia

Virginia is definitely an underrated hiking destination. What it lacks in giant rocky peaks or raging rivers, it more than makes up for in rolling hills, babbling creeks, and smiling faces on the trail. Home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, Virginia will surprise you with its beautiful scenery. Don’t take our word for it - check out some of the best hikes across the state and make your Virginia hiking plans today.

1. Hike to Bear Church Rock via Bootens Gap

Photo: Christin Healey

2. Hike Old Rag Mountain

Photo: Sarah Giek

3. Hike Devil’s Bathtub

Photo: Elyse Clark

4. Hike Humpback Rocks

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5. Hike to Bears Den Overlook

Photo: Robbie O’Donnell

6. Hike Mount Rogers

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7. Hike Crabtree Falls

Photo: Lucas Moore

8. Hike to Blackrock Summmit

Photo: Sarah Giek

9. Hike White Oak Canyon

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10. Hike Hawksbill Mountain

Photo: Elyse Clark

11. Hike to Bearfence Mountain

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12. Hike to Mary’s Rock Summit in Shenandoah NP

Photo: Sarah Giek

13. Hike to Spy Rock

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14. Hike the Sharp Top Trail

Photo: Hailey Carter

15. Hike the Stony Man Trail, Shenandoah NP

Photo: Sarah Giek

16. Hike McAfee Knob

Photo: Christin Healey

17. Hike to Cascade Falls

Photo: Elyse Clark

18. Hike Little Stony Man

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19. Hike to the Sand Caves

Photo: Emily Westergard

20. Hike to Hay Rock

Photo: Elyse Clark

21. Hike Mount Pleasant

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22. Hike Flat Top Mountain

Photo: Lucas Moore

23. Hike to Hightop Mountain, Shenandoah NP

Photo: Sarah Giek

24. Hike House Mountain

Photo: Sarah Giek

25. Hike Dragon’s Tooth

Photo: Hailey Carter

Cover photo: Christin Healey