The Best Hiking in Harrisonburg
Looking for the best hiking in Harrisonburg? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Harrisonburg. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Harrisonburg
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Massanutten, Virginia
Kaylor's Knob Trail
4.03.56 mi / 381 ft gainKaylor's Knob Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mc Gaheysville, Virginia.Read more -
Elkton, Virginia
Fridley Gap Trail
9.59 mi / 2785 ft gainFridley Gap Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elkton, Virginia.Read more -
Fulks Run, Virginia
Hogpen Lake via FDR 230
4.71 mi / 650 ft gainHogpen Lake via FDR 230 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fulks Run, Virginia.Read more -
Gloucester, Virginia
Mud Pond Gap Trail
3.67 mi / 404 ft gainMud Pond Gap Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dayton, Virginia.Read more -
Dayton, Virginia
Hidden Rocks
2.25 mi / 269 ft gainHidden Rocks is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Dayton, Virginia.Read more -
Dayton, Virginia
Climb Hidden Rocks
5.0Amazing rock climbing can be found just outside Harrisonburg, VA at a series of crags hiding in the beautiful landscape of GW National Forest. Hidden Rocks offers amazing climbing and bouldering for intermediate level or well-guided beginners.Near the end of Hone Quarry Road is a small, self-pay ...Read more -
Grottoes, Virginia
Madison Run Road
10.12 mi / 1293 ft gainMadison Run Road is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Grottoes, Virginia.Read more -
Grottoes, Virginia
Furnace Mountain Trail
7.45 mi / 2405 ft gainFurnace Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grottoes, Virginia.Read more -
Free Union, Virginia
Brown Rocky Mountain Trail
9.37 mi / 2254 ft gainBrown Rocky Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dyke, Virginia.Read more -
Elkton, Virginia
Rocky Mount Trail Loop
3.29.58 mi / 2200 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Free Union, Virginia
Ivy Creek via Appalachian Trail
2.76 mi / 827 ft gainIvy Creek via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Grottoes, Virginia.Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Big Run Trail
9.06 mi / 1890 ft gainBig Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Crozet, Virginia.Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Doyles River Loop via Appalachian Trail
7.86 mi / 1644 ft gainDoyles River Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Port Republic, Virginia.Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Hike to Doyles Falls
4.93.2 mi / 1190 ft gainFrom the parking lot at MP 81.1 on the Skyline Drive, take the trailhead to the left of the sign with the trail map. Immediately you'll cross over the Appalachian Trail-stay straight on the blue-blazed trail to Doyles Falls. The trail will descend rapidly for 1.3 miles to Upper Doyles Falls (28' ...Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Loft Mountain Campground via Jones Run Trail
10.97 mi / 3150 ft gainLoft Mountain Campground via Jones Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crozet, Virginia.Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Hike to Jones Run Waterfall
4.02 mi / 800 ft gainThis little known waterfall is located close to the more popular waterfall, Doyles River Falls. Staring at the Jones Run parking area turn left downhill following the blue blazed Jones Run trail. After 1.7 miles you will reach the main waterfall. You can either stay here and enjoy the waterfall o...Read more