Hiking in Blue Ridge Highlands - natural landscape

Virginia, United States Nearby

Our favorite hikes in the Blue Ridge Highlands

Discover EPIC trails Blue Ridge Highlands

Photo: Famartin — CC BY-SA 4.0

By François Dumaine • Updated 30/01/2026

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Why hike in Blue Ridge Highlands?

Discover the most beautiful trails in Blue Ridge Highlands. An ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts with routes suitable for all levels.

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Top 10 best hiking in Blue Ridge Highlands

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14 trails

Benita Fitgerald

Blue Ridge Highlands

13.2 KM

1158 m

Advanced

Carvins Cove Reservoir

Blue Ridge Highlands

4.7 KM

629 m

Intermediate

Crabtree Falls

Blue Ridge Highlands

0.5 KM

5 m

Beginner

Elliott Knob

Blue Ridge Highlands

3.2 KM

Beginner

False Cape State Park

Blue Ridge Highlands

27 KM

First Landing State Park

Blue Ridge Highlands

6 KM

200 m

Intermediate

Great Dismal Swamp

Blue Ridge Highlands

Great Dismal Swamp

Blue Ridge Highlands

Herman Lake

Blue Ridge Highlands

12 KM

Kerr Lake

Blue Ridge Highlands

Lake Maury

Blue Ridge Highlands

8 KM

New River West

Blue Ridge Highlands

10.1 KM

347 m

Intermediate

Ox Trail

Blue Ridge Highlands

1.6 KM

Beginner

Sky Meadows State Park

Blue Ridge Highlands

3.2 KM

204 m

Intermediate

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