Best Backpacking Trails in Virginia

Browse 9 backpacking trails with 36 miles (58 km) to hike and explore in Virginia. Use our trail maps, elevation charts, pictures, and get directions to the trailhead to plan your next hike!

Trails in Virginia

Blackrock Summit
1.2 Miles
1.9 km
Moderate
Loop

Blackrock Summit

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Raven Rocks via Appalachian Trail
5.1 Miles
8.2 km
Strenuous
Out-and-Back

Raven Rocks via Appalachian Trail

Bluemont, Virginia
Mill Mountain & Little Stony Creek Loop
11.8 Miles
19 km
Hard
Loop

Mill Mountain & Little Stony Creek Loop

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Appalachian Trail to Mount Rogers
9 Miles
14.5 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Appalachian Trail to Mount Rogers

Jefferson National Forest, Virginia
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
2.8 Miles
4.5 km
Moderate
One-Way

Virginia Highlands Horse Trail

Jefferson National Forest, Virginia
South River Falls Trail
1.4 Miles
2.3 km
Hard
One-Way

South River Falls Trail

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Frazier Discovery Trail
1.5 Miles
2.4 km
Moderate
Loop

Frazier Discovery Trail

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Compton Gap Peaks
1.2 Miles
1.9 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Compton Gap Peaks

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
South River Fire Rd Trail
2 Miles
3.2 km
Moderate
One-Way

South River Fire Rd Trail

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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