Lancaster, Virginia

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Lancaster

  • Scotland, Maryland

    Explore Point Lookout State Park

    4.5
    0.5 mi
    Point Lookout State Park is at the southern most tip of the joining of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The park offers many activities such as fishing, canoeing, boat launch, camping and lounging at the beach.   When you arrive, there are multiple places t...
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  • Williamsburg, Virginia

    Hike the Riverview Trail

    4.0
    7.5 mi / 150 ft gain
    From the parking area at the visitor center, pick up the Backbone Trail marked with gold blazes.  The trails are well marked with signage and arrows.  Follow the Backbone Trail for 2 miles under you reach the trail junction of Powhatan Forks Trail.  After a half mile the this trail splits with th...
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  • Williamsburg, Virginia

    Waller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail

    4.0
    2.64 mi / 213 ft gain
    Waller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Williamsburg, Virginia.
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  • Yorktown, Virginia

    Hike through Historic Yorktown

    2.3
    2.5 mi / 59 ft gain
    This is a fantastic hike through the history of the early United States. And one with many interactive exhibits and recreation opportunities. From the Visitor Center, head onto the path towards the Yorktown Historic District. The historic district begins at the Dudley Digges House. Buildings that...
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  • Fishing Creek, Maryland

    Kayak to Barren Island

    3 mi
    Barren Island is an uninhabited island located in the Chesapeake Bay. It is part of the Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex and is known to be a swan nesting ground, as well as an active restoration project led by Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, the FWS, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, an...
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  • Williamsburg, Virginia

    Bike Jamestown Island

    5.1 mi / 45 ft gain
    The trail is open to cyclists and pedestrians, but does share the road with some vehicle traffic. The speed limit is slow and often there is little traffic. There also is no parking at the actual trail head, so one must begin at the Visitor Center Parking lot. The trail will show off the natural ...
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  • Lusby, Maryland

    Hike the Red Trail, Calvert Cliffs SP

    5.0
    3.6 mi
    Starting in the parking lot you will follow the Red Trail for 1.3 miles until you reach the cliffs that give this park its name. The trail to the cliffs is both easy to follow and gorgeous at every turn. This is a fairly flat trail and is perfect for all skill levels as well as dog-friendly. Once...
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  • Newport News, Virginia

    Hike Noland Loop Trail

    4.8
    4.8 mi / 154 ft gain
    Great hike right in the city of Newport News.  It is a loop trail that is 4.8 miles and has a moderate level of traffic.   Easy, good for all skill levels Pet friendly Water and wooded views with lots of shade throughoutClearly marked trail No bikesParking at Mariners Museum and at Lions Bridge; ...
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