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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

  • Massanutten, Virginia

    Kaylor's Knob Trail

    4.0
    3.56 mi / 381 ft gain
    Kaylor's Knob Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mc Gaheysville, Virginia.
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  • Elkton, Virginia

    Fridley Gap Trail

    9.59 mi / 2785 ft gain
    Fridley Gap Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elkton, Virginia.
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  • Fulks Run, Virginia

    Hogpen Lake via FDR 230

    4.71 mi / 650 ft gain
    Hogpen Lake via FDR 230 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fulks Run, Virginia.
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  • Gloucester, Virginia

    Mud Pond Gap Trail

    3.67 mi / 404 ft gain
    Mud Pond Gap Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dayton, Virginia.
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  • Dayton, Virginia

    Hidden Rocks

    2.25 mi / 269 ft gain
    Hidden Rocks is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Dayton, Virginia.
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  • Dayton, Virginia

    Climb Hidden Rocks

    5.0
    Amazing 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 ...
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  • Grottoes, Virginia

    Madison Run Road

    10.12 mi / 1293 ft gain
    Madison Run Road is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Grottoes, Virginia.
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  • Grottoes, Virginia

    Furnace Mountain Trail

    7.45 mi / 2405 ft gain
    Furnace Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grottoes, Virginia.
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  • Free Union, Virginia

    Brown Rocky Mountain Trail

    9.37 mi / 2254 ft gain
    Brown Rocky Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dyke, Virginia.
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  • Elkton, Virginia

    Rocky Mount Trail Loop

    3.2
    9.58 mi / 2200 ft gain
    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...
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  • Free Union, Virginia

    Ivy Creek via Appalachian Trail

    2.76 mi / 827 ft gain
    Ivy Creek via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Grottoes, Virginia.
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  • Crozet, Virginia

    Big Run Trail

    9.06 mi / 1890 ft gain
    Big Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Crozet, Virginia.
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  • Crozet, Virginia

    Doyles River Loop via Appalachian Trail

    7.86 mi / 1644 ft gain
    Doyles River Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Port Republic, Virginia.
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  • Crozet, Virginia

    Hike to Doyles Falls

    4.9
    3.2 mi / 1190 ft gain
    From 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' ...
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  • Crozet, Virginia

    Loft Mountain Campground via Jones Run Trail

    10.97 mi / 3150 ft gain
    Loft Mountain Campground via Jones Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crozet, Virginia.
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  • Crozet, Virginia

    Hike to Jones Run Waterfall

    4.0
    2 mi / 800 ft gain
    This 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...
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