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Best Backpacking Trails in Virginia

Browse 164 backpacking trails across 1,420 miles (2,285 km) in Virginia.
Default image for Torry Ridge and White Rock Falls Hike, a 9.4-mile trail in Vesuvius, VA (US)
9.4 Miles
15.1 km
Hard Loop

Torry Ridge and White Rock Falls Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Rock Castle Gorge Hike, a 10.7-mile trail in Woolwine, VA (US)
10.7 Miles
17.2 km
Hard Loop

Rock Castle Gorge Hike

Woolwine, Virginia
Default image for Hidden Valley Hike, a 5.2-mile trail in Chimney Run, VA (US)
5.2 Miles
8.4 km
Easy Loop

Hidden Valley Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Little Schloss Hike, a 12.3-mile trail in Maurertown, VA (US)
12.3 Miles
19.8 km
Hard Loop

Little Schloss Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Brown Mountain Hike, a 9.4-mile trail in Simmons Gap, VA (US)
9.4 Miles
15.1 km
Hard Loop

Brown Mountain Hike

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Default image for Dobie Mountain Hike, a 6.3-mile trail in Afton, VA (US)
6.3 Miles
10.1 km
Moderate Loop

Dobie Mountain Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Wild Oak Trail, a 27.2-mile trail in West Augusta, VA (US)
27.2 Miles
43.8 km
Strenuous Loop

Wild Oak Trail

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Laurel Fork Hike, a 13.0-mile trail in Blue Grass, VA (US)
13 Miles
20.9 km
Hard Loop

Laurel Fork Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Falls Ridge Hike, a 6.3-mile trail in Shenandoah County, VA (US)
6.3 Miles
10.1 km
Moderate Loop

Falls Ridge Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Overall Run and Heiskell Hollow Hike, a 11.7-mile trail in Rileyville, VA (US)
11.7 Miles
18.8 km
Hard Loop

Overall Run and Heiskell Hollow Hike

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Default image for North River Gorge Hike, a 12.1-mile trail in Mount Solon, VA (US)
12.1 Miles
19.5 km
Hard Loop

North River Gorge Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
Default image for Ramsey's Draft Hike, a 15.8-mile trail in West Augusta, VA (US)
15.8 Miles
25.4 km
Strenuous Loop

Ramsey's Draft Hike

George Washington National Forest, Virginia
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