Smyth County, Virginia
98 hiking & walking trails · 3parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 8 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Smyth County, Virginia
Smyth County is home to 98 mapped hiking trails and 3 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 8 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Smyth County
Up to 101 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Smyth County
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Sample Parks in Smyth County
Sample Trails in Smyth County
Curated Guides for Smyth County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Smyth County, Virginia?
Yes — we have 98 mapped hiking and walking trails in Smyth 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 Smyth County, Virginia?
Hurricane Creek Trail near Troutdale is rated hard — the toughest classification among Smyth County, Virginia's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Smyth County, Virginia for families?
Appalachian Trail near Atkins is one of the best family picks in Smyth 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 Smyth County, Virginia?
Each of the 98 trails in Smyth 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 Smyth County, Virginia?
Smyth County, Virginia has 3 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Smyth County, Virginia?
Yes — 1 of Smyth County, Virginia's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND with 20 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Smyth County, Virginia?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Virginia for more options beyond Smyth County, Virginia.
Hiking guides for Virginia
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Smyth 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.