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First Landing State Park, Blue Ridge Highlands

Hiking in Virginia: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Virginia, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 13 trails.

By François Dumaine

First Landing State Park, Blue Ridge Highlands · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Virginia?

The regions in Virginia

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

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Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Virginia.

  1. 1New River West
  2. 2Benita Fitgerald
  3. 3First Landing State Park
See our Top 10 hikes in Virginia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Virginia?

3 of our 13 trails are rated easy; Blue Ridge Highlands (3) have the most. For a first trail: Crabtree Falls (0.5 km, 10 min) and Ox Trail (1.6 km, 1 hr).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 2 trails and not allowed on 0; for 11, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.