Chestnut Knob Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike Near Burke’s Garden, Virginia
There are 62 Appalachian Trail shelters in Virginia, including the Chestnut Knob Shelter near Burke’s Garden in Southwest Virginia. This
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Hikes with Views
House Mountain: A Big Hike to Very Big Views Near Lexington, Virginia
Not long ago, I hiked and lived to tell about House Mountain near Lexington. I honestly believe this hike tops
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Terrapin Mountain: Hike to Cascading Falls & Scenic Views in Big Island, Virginia
There’s no question, Terrapin Mountain in Big Island, Virginia is a challenging hike. It’s also a hike that wows with
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Bear Church Rock: Hike to Big Views, Cascading Rivers & a Log Cabin at Shenandoah National Park
I love hikes that are more than just a waterfall hike or a hike to big views. You know, hikes
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Bluff Mountain: An Appalachian Trail Hike With Spectacular Views Across Lexington, Virginia
On my quest to research summit hikes in Virginia for my third book, Virginia Summits: Hiking 40 Stunning Peaks, I
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Apple Orchard Mountain: Hike the Appalachian Trail to Wide-Open Vistas Near Bedford, Virginia
A hike doesn’t need to be long or have a big elevation gain to reward with views. A case in
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Elliott Knob: Hike to an Old Fire Lookout Tower Near Staunton, Virginia
If you like a challenge, as well as ogling scenic views from atop a three-story fire tower, then the hike
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Sugar Run Mountain: A Vista-Filled Appalachian Trail Hike Near Pearisburg, Virginia
The hike to the top of Sugar Run Mountain near Pearisburg, Virginia rewards with big views, but you’ve got to
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Lewis Peak: Hike to Sensational Mountain Views at Shenandoah National Park
I’m not able to explore the South District of Shenandoah National Park as much as I would like, but last
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Kelly Knob: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Hike Near Blacksburg, Virginia
Many miles of the Appalachian Trail cut across mountainous Southwest Virginia. Naturally, this means that there are a lot of
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