Virginia

If you want a walk that’s close to home but feels like a mini escape, the Wolf Trap Trail Loop delivers. Winding through woods, wetlands, ponds, and along creeks, it offers a nice mix of nature, bird song, and scenic variety—all without leaving the suburbs. Trail Details & What to Expect Length: ~2 ...

Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Broadlands Ramble is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Ashburn, Virginia.

Norfolk Botanical Gardens is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Norfolk, Virginia.

Lake Lawson Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Fortune's Cove via Yellow Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lovingston, Virginia.

Co-op Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Berry Hollow to Old Rag Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Syria, Virginia.

Great for cyclists, this tour is full of beautiful scenery with rolling hills, redoubts, and history. A six-stop tour of the Yorktown Battlefield has been designed to take visitors to the most important spots on the battlefield. Signs direct you from one stop to the next. Signs with red arrows are f...

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 throughout Clearly marked trail No bikes Parking at Mariners Museum and at Lions Bridge; I pa...

In just a .61 mile trail, Piedmont Overlook has so much to offer in terms of views and although it is fairly steep, anyone can do it! After arriving at Sky Meadows State Park start heading up to the white park office building, this is where the trail begins. To get to the trail head follow Boston Mi...

Tucked inside the heart of Reston, Virginia, the Lake Anne Blue Trail Loop is a 1.65-mile loop with 274 feet of elevation gain winding through wooded terrain along the shores of Lake Anne. It's one of the more underrated walks in Northern Virginia — quiet, scenic, and easily accessible from the DC m...

Strolling through the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, Virginia, you’ll experience birds, native plants, and local biodiversity. Here you can learn about the birds nesting at the site, plants on location, and our stream restoration project. For special events at the garden, visit...

Easy to get to from Bryce resort, Orkney Springs Trail is a moderate to challenging trail. It starts with an easy trail through the woods but does get very steep in mile 2 in what seems like a very rocky dried-out river bed. There is a spectacular view around mile 2. If that's what you’re after you ...

West Ditch Boardwalk Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Suffolk, Virginia.

Virginia Creeper National Recreational Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitetop, Virginia.

When you're short on time and you need your daily dose of nature, Indian River Park is a quick little 'getaway'. It is best to park at Rokeby Center . When you arrive to the park you'd be surprised that this little patch of nature exists in the middle of the town. The trail can be hard to follow at ...