The Best Backpacking in Elkton

Fridley Gap Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elkton, Virginia.

The trail begin 0.1 miles north of Two Mile Run Overlook at milepost 76.2 on Skyline Drive. You can park at this overlook for the night, just make sure you fill out a (free) wilderness permit and walk the short way on Skyline Drive to the trailhead. Immediately climb a wooded knoll before headin...

Brown Rocky Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dyke, Virginia.

The trail leads along the ridge of Jones Mountain to the gorgeous views at Bear Church Rock, and it's the perfect hike for those seeking solitude - didn't see another soul the entire time on a holiday weekend.From the parking lot, head out left on the AT northbound. In .4 miles you will come to a...

Loft Mountain Campground via Jones Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crozet, Virginia.

The trail can be found on Skyline Drive.  Though it is a little challenging to locate, you should park at  Fisher’s Gap Overlook (mile marker 49.4), and then walk over across the road and find the trail. You'll spot it by looking over the side of the road and then hiking down.  The Rose River Loo...

Rose River and Rapidan Road Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Syria, Virginia.

Cedar Run, White Oak, Old Rag, Weakley Hollow and Nicholson Hollow Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Syria, Virginia.

Between mile 42 and 43 of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park is the trailhead for WhiteOak Canyon. Begin at the trailhead from the parking lot and cross the Limberlost Trail in .3 miles. Continue on and you will cross your first footbridge shortly. After another mile you will cross the s...

Moormans River Overnight Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Grottoes, Virginia.

Beagle Gap to Blackrock Gap is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crozet, Virginia.

This hike is best done as a two-day, one-night backpacking trip, however it can be done as a day hike if you don't wish to backpack.Jeremy’s Run is a beautifully forested 10 mile roundtrip hike with numerous stream-crossing. The trailhead starts at the Elkwallow Picnic area, at about mile 24 of S...

Rockfish Gap to Dripping Rock and Humpback Mountain via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Afton, Virginia.

George Washington North River Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Mount Solon, Virginia.

Start at the Hogback parking lot at MP 21.1 on the Skyline Drive. Take the Appalachian Trail south for 0.8 miles, and turn right onto the Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. After 0.5 miles you will come to another intersection-keep right to stay on the Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. A final intersection...

Beecher Ridge and Overall Run Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Rileyville, Virginia.