Pendleton County, Virginia
82 hiking & walking trails · 1parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 10 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Pendleton County, Virginia
Pendleton County is home to 82 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 10 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Pendleton County
Up to 83 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Pendleton County
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Sample Parks in Pendleton County
Sample Trails in Pendleton County
Curated Guides for Pendleton County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Pendleton County, Virginia?
Yes — we have 82 mapped hiking and walking trails in Pendleton County, Virginia, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Pendleton County, Virginia?
Haystack Meadows bushwhack route near Dryfork is rated hard — the toughest classification among Pendleton County, Virginia's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Pendleton County, Virginia for families?
Allegheny Mountain Trail near Onego is one of the best family picks in Pendleton County, Virginia — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Pendleton County, Virginia?
Each of the 82 trails in Pendleton County, 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 Pendleton County, Virginia?
Pendleton County, Virginia has 1 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Pendleton County, Virginia?
Yes — 1 of Pendleton County, Virginia's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is SPRUCE KNOB LAKE with 42 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Pendleton County, Virginia?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Virginia for more options beyond Pendleton County, Virginia.
Hiking guides for Virginia
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Pendleton County.
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.