Bedford, Virginia
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Bedford
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Buchanan, Virginia
Hike Apple Orchard Mountain
4.04 mi / 400 ft gainThe top of Apple Orchard Mountain is easily accessible via the Appalachian Trail. Access the trail at the Sunset Field Overlook at MP 78.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The concrete path will end shortly and turn into a blue blazed trail. Follow this for 0.25 miles until it intersects the Appalachia...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike to Apple Orchard Falls
4.05.6 mi / 1000 ft gainThere are a few different ways that you can do this hike. One way is to start at the North Creek campground (37.54244, -79.58531) and do a loop hike that's about 6 miles, which will take you to the falls up along a stream with some swimming holes and nice campsites. I did it the other way, which ...Read more -
Rustburg, Virginia
Explore the Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center
4.3If you love everything outdoors, the Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center is the place for you! You can do almost any activity you can think of here. If you aren't affiliated with Liberty University, you can't rent their equipment, but you can bring you own to use. The main attraction is the lake wh...Read more -
Daleville, Virginia
Hay Rock
4.67.48 mi / 1276 ft gainIf you're looking for a hike in the Roanoke area without the crowds that McAfee Knob draws, but still want a challenging hike with great views, try hiking to Hay Rock. This 7.5 mile round trip hike begins at the Park and Ride just off I-81 at the US-220 Troutville/Fincastle exit (150B). The gra...Read more -
Salem, Virginia
McAfee Knob
4.77.79 mi / 1296 ft gainIntro McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed and picturesque locations along the Appalachian Trail. Once you reach McAfee Knob, you'll have almost 270 degree views of the the Roanoke Valley to the East, Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the West, and Tinker Cliffs to the North. Due to t...Read more -
Amherst, Virginia
Mount Pleasant Loop
4.65.98 mi / 1427 ft gainFrom the Mount Pleasant Parking Area, take the blue blazed Pompey Mountain Trail that is just beyond the horse gate. As it's a loop, you can start at either entrance, but I prefer heading left to get the longer leg of the hike before the summit (always better to have an easy journey down in the a...Read more -
Catawba, Virginia
Virginia Triple Crown
5.029.24 mi / 5531 ft gainThe Virginia Triple Crown is a combination of three of the most spectacular and popular hikes in the region. It combines the Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee’s Knob, and Tinker Cliffs hikes into one long multi-day hike along the Appalachian Trail. It makes for an excellent 2 day backpacking trip, with many...Read more -
Tyro, Virginia
Spy Rock via Cash Hollow
4.95.71 mi / 1191 ft gainThe hike is part of the George Washington National Forest, and can easily be combined with nearby Crabtree Falls (300ft cascading waterfall with a hike to the top). The entire trip is 5.7 miles, and there are nice campsites at the base of the summit (no water source) if you want to add on this pr...Read more -
Roseland, Virginia
Backpack Reeds Gap to Rockfish Gap
5.020 miNote: We usually get a chance to take this trip in the summer, so please pay attention to the weather and pack accordingly. This description is for a July/August hike and the temperatures were in the 80s during the day and 60s at night. During this time of year rain showers are always a possibili...Read more -
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Backpack Three Ridges Loop
4.614.2 mi / 3960 ft gainFrom the parking area at Reids Gap, start off on the white-blazed A.T heading south as the trail begins on the left side of a clearing. You will begin climbing Meadow Mountain shortly and in .8 miles arrive at the top of the ridge, where you will continue on downhill for another .8 miles until y...Read more -
Roseland, Virginia
Camp at Devil’s Backbone Basecamp
5.0This place has it all : a bomb fire pit, live music, distillery, restaurant, 48 taps, mountain views, and more! Not to mention, it’s in a great location for exploring. It’s close to tons of breweries, wineries, and cideries, it’s just a few miles from the Appalachian trail, and close to Shenando...Read more