Elkton, Virginia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Elkton
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Lyndhurst, Virginia
Hike to Shamokin Falls
4.42.2 mi / 950 ft gainStarting from the Dripping Rock Parking area at MP 10 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, head north on the white blazed Appalachian Trail (trail leading into woods from parking lot- don't cross the road). In about 20 steps the trail splits- go right. In another 20 steps or so the trail splits again but t...Read more -
Mathias, West Virginia
Hike Cranny Crow to Millers Rock Loop
10.6 mi / 2100 ft gainThis is a really good day hike to explore another one of the many fantastic state parks that West Virginia has to offer while avoiding some of the crowds that many of the popular ones have. The main feature of the park is the Cranny Crow Overlook which features views into two Virginia and three W...Read more -
South River, Virginia
Hike to Compton Peak
5.0This unique hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park is 2.4 miles round trip with an 835' elevation gain, and leads you to two viewpoints as well as a cool rock outcrop.Access this hike from the Compton Gap parking area (elevation 2,145') on the Skyline Drive at Mile 10.4. Cross ...Read more -
Front Royal, Virginia
Explore Skyline Drive In Winter
4.5Skyline Drive is a winding highway that cuts straight through Shenandoah National Park. Being that we are in the south, you will find that the road is closed for the majority of the winter, and usually at the very mention of snow. The first few years of living here it was incredibly frustrating...Read more -
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Camp at Sherando Lake
4.0Sherando Lake is a beautifully maintained dog/family friendly campground situated between two lakes. Upper Sherando Lake is available for fishing only but the larger, 25 acre, Lower Sherando Lake offers swimming, fishing, kayaking, and relaxing on the beach. The campground is divided into three ...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
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 -
Wardensville, West Virginia
White Rocks Loop, George Washington NF
4.59.26 mi / 1690 ft gainThe trail begins near the upper parking area next to a closed gate. If you park in the lower parking area, you'll have to walk about .3 miles up the road to get to this gate. Start out on the forest service (FS) orange-blazed trail, following it for about a quarter mile. From there head onto Old...Read more -
Vesuvius, Virginia
Hike to White Rock Falls
3.52.4 miPark in The Slacks Overlook parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway, around milepost 20. From there exit the parking lot back onto the road and head left. About 300 feet from the parking lot there is the trail entrance. It isn't too hard to find if you are looking for it, but there aren't any marki...Read more -
37.8962002590409,-79.0456008911133, Virginia
White Rock Falls Trail
4.02.82 mi / 558 ft gainWhite Rock Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montebello, Virginia.Read more -
Wildwood, Virginia
Pleasant Grove Park: Heritage Trail and Beach Grove Loop
4.64 mi / 361 ft gainPleasant Grove Park has miles and miles of trails and you could easily hike a ten-mile loop if you linked everything together. This particular trail, Heritage Trail and Beach Grove Loop, is a 4.6 mile loop in the southern part of Pleasant Grove, which takes a little under two hours to complete de...Read more -
Raphine, Virginia
Saint Mary's Wilderness
4.56.03 mi / 538 ft gainSaint Mary's Wilderness is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Vesuvius, Virginia.Read more -
Raphine, Virginia
Hike to Saint Mary's Falls
4.84.4 mi / 300 ft gainSaint Mary's Wilderness is one of Virginia's largest designated wilderness areas and is an old iron ore mining area. There are two ways to get to Saint Mary's Falls and this Blue Ridge adventure will start you off at the parking area off Saint Mary's Road. Once on Saint Mary's Road, you will dr...Read more -
Lovingston, Virginia
Fortune's Cove Via Yellow Trail
3.05.02 mi / 1486 ft gainFortune's Cove via Yellow Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lovingston, Virginia.Read more -
Tyro, Virginia
Crabtree Falls
4.53.05 mi / 1161 ft gainThis is an approximately 3 mile roundtrip hike. It will usually take anywhere from 1-2 hours to get up, depending on your experience and who you have with you, and about an hour down. As you come off of route 56, you will come up to the trailhead where there is a large parking area with restroom...Read more -
Tyro, Virginia
The Priest via Shoe Creek Trail
4.43.01 mi / 843 ft gainStarting at the Upper Crabtree Falls Parking area, continue up the "road" on Shoe Creek Trail for half a mile until you come to the intersection of the Appalachian Trail. That will be the steepest part of the hike. Look for two rocks on either side of the trail with white blazes on them. Take a l...Read more