Sharp Top Hike: A Short, Steep Climb to 360° Blue Ridge Views
Hike the 3.3-mile Sharp Top Trail at Peaks of Otter for Blue Ridge views. Get trail stats, parking tips, shuttle details and what to expect.
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15 Best Appalachian Trail Day Hikes in Virginia
Virginia has 500+ Appalachian Trail miles, more than any other state, with the route crossing the Blue Ridge, Shenandoah National
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15 Best Waterfall Hikes in Virginia
Discover 15 of the best waterfall hikes in Virginia, from Cascades Falls and Crabtree Falls to Shenandoah waterfalls and swimming holes.
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15 Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Virginia
Virginia’s best fall foliage hikes lead to Blue Ridge summits, rocky overlooks, waterfalls, and sweeping views filled with amber, orange,
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McAfee Knob: A Spectacular Bucket List Hike on the Appalachian Trail Near Roanoke, Virginia
The 8.0-mile out-and-back McAfee Knob hike is one leg of Virginia’s Triple Crown. It’s arguably the most popular, guiding hikers
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15 Best Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes in Virginia
A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway – in particular the 215-mile stretch across Virginia – rewards with scenic views,
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26 Bucket List Hikes in Virginia for 2026
Many of us got outside a lot in 2025. We got a taste of Virginia’s hiking trails and we liked
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40 Easy First Day Hikes in Virginia to Kick Off 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about First Day Hikes. They are a must to
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Roanoke Star: Hike the Star Trail to Spectacular Views Across Virginia’s Blue Ridge
I was eager to hike to the Roanoke Star. Also called the Mill Mountain Star, I’d seen the iconic steel
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Wines & Hikes on the New Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail in Bedford County, Virginia
Hiking and wine tasting. They just go together, right? Bedford County knows. First, Bedford County had the Bedford Wine Trail.
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