Hiking Trails & Parks in Virginia
18,953 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 194 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Virginia. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Virginia
Virginia has 18,953 mapped hiking trails and 194 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 211 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 211 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Virginia
A spatially-sampled view of 621 trail and park locations across Virginia’s counties.
Virginia Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 211 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Virginia
Parks & Campgrounds in Virginia
Longest Trails in Virginia
Curated Guides for Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Virginia?
Yes — we have 18,953 mapped hiking and walking trails in Virginia, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the longest hiking trail in Virginia?
The longest mapped trail in Virginia is Gold Mine Loop at 1.6 miles near Greenway. This reflects only trails with a mapped distance in our OpenStreetMap-sourced data — longer routes may exist that aren't fully tagged yet.
What is the shortest hiking trail in Virginia?
The shortest mapped trail in Virginia with a known distance is ADT - Ohio D - Seg 4 at 0.1 miles near Rockbridge.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Virginia?
Gunpowder Falls Trail near Upper Falls is rated expert — the toughest classification among Virginia's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Virginia for families?
ADT - Ohio D - Seg 4 near Rockbridge is one of the best family picks in Virginia — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Virginia?
Each of the 18,953 trails in Virginia has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Virginia?
Virginia has 194 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (38 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Virginia?
Yes — 31 of Virginia's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is GRINDSTONE with 136 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Virginia
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Virginia, Ranked
Virginia's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleVirginia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Virginia trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Virginia
Ten gentle, well-marked Virginia trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Virginia
Virginia's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Virginia
Federal parks and recreation areas in Virginia ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Virginia: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Virginia's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.