The Best Hiking in Big Island
Looking for the best hiking in Big Island? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Big Island. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Big Island
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Big Island, Virginia
Terrapin Mountain Trail
9.34 mi / 2844 ft gainTerrapin Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Big Island, Virginia.Read more -
Big Island, Virginia
Little Rocky Row Loop via Appalachian Trail
10.94 mi / 2388 ft gainLittle Rocky Row Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Monroe, Virginia.Read more -
Big Island, Virginia
Hike to Little and Big Rocky Row
5.010.8 mi / 2700 ft gainStarting at the James River Footbridge, which is the longest foot traffic only bridge on the entire Appalachian Trail. Head north on the Appalachian Trail. You will quickly cross over Rt. 501. After a mile of hiking through the woods skirting the Rocky Row Run stream, you will cross over Forest ...Read more -
Natural Bridge Station, Virginia
Hike Devil's Marbleyard
5.03.24 mi / 1421 ft gainWant to scale the side of a rock face? If you do, I highly suggest adding this adventure to your list. Hiking to the marbleyard and back to the parking lot will have you at a 3 mile journey. How many hours will it take to hike the trail and tackle Antietam Quartzite boulders larger than cars you ...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike Apple Orchard Mountain
4.04 mi / 400 ft gainThe top of Apple Orchard Mountain is easily accessible via the Appalachian Trail. Access the trail at the Sunset Field Overlook at MP 78.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The concrete path will end shortly and turn into a blue blazed trail. Follow this for 0.25 miles until it intersects the Appalachia...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike to Apple Orchard Falls
4.05.6 mi / 1000 ft gainThere are a few different ways that you can do this hike. One way is to start at the North Creek campground (37.54244, -79.58531) and do a loop hike that's about 6 miles, which will take you to the falls up along a stream with some swimming holes and nice campsites. I did it the other way, which ...Read more -
Monroe, Virginia
Bluff Mountain
3.69 mi / 1345 ft gainBluff Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Monroe, Virginia.Read more -
6477 South Lee Highway, Virginia
Lace Falls via Cedar Creek Trail
1.98 mi / 472 ft gainLace Falls via Cedar Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Natural Bridge, Virginia.Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
White Tail Loop from North Creek Camping Area
2.13 mi / 423 ft gainWhite Tail Loop from North Creek Camping Area is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Buchanan, Virginia.Read more -
Lynchburg, Virginia
Blackwater Creek Trail and Riverwalk Trail from Ed Page Trailhead
13.01 mi / 741 ft gainBlackwater Creek Trail and Riverwalk Trail from Ed Page Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lynchburg, Virginia.Read more -
Bedford, Virginia
Fallingwater Trail
1.34 mi / 449 ft gainFallingwater Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bedford, Virginia.Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike Flat Top Mountain
4.5From the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, travel north up the Blue Ridge Parkway for about 3 miles, where you will come to small parking area for the Flat Top Trailhead. The parking area is quite tiny, and probably holds around 10 vehicles, but there was only one other car there when I went. It's p...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike to Fallingwater Cascades
4.5The trailhead for this hike is at the same parking area for the Flat Top Trail. From the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, travel north up the Blue Ridge Parkway for about 3 miles, where you will come to small parking area. It is quite tiny, and probably holds around 10 vehicles, but there was only ...Read more -
Vesuvius, Virginia
Indian Gap Rocks
0.27 mi / 82 ft gainIndian Gap Rocks is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Buena Vista, Virginia.Read more -
Amherst, Virginia
Swim at Panther Falls
5.00.7 mi / -100 ft gainFrom Lexington or Buena Vista, Virginia, take Rt. 60 east for several miles. As soon as you pass under the Blue Ridge Parkway, look for a gravel road on your right marked Panther Falls Road. This is a fairly bumpy gravel road, so take it easy. Follow Panther Falls Road down the mountain for just ...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Sprouts Run Wilson Mountain Loop Trail
7.36 mi / 1578 ft gainSprouts Run Wilson Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Buchanan, Virginia.Read more