Virginia
Find local adventures, unique places to stay, and local adventure tours in Virginia. Discover local hiking, biking, camping, backpacking and more.
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Chincoteague, Virginia
Photograph the Assateague Lighthouse
3.30.25 mi / 25 ft gainThe majestic red and white-striped Assateague Lighthouse sits like a grand decoration on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge The coloring of a lighthouse, along with its particular pattern of flashing lights, is designed to make it highly visible to a boat in the adjacent ocean. The Assateague ...Read more -
Diggs, Virginia
Relax at Haven Beach
4.0I discovered Mathews, VA while watching Beachfront Bargain Hunt on HGTV! It’s a quiet county close to the coast. One of the beaches close to Mathews is Haven Beach. It’s an uncrowded beach with parking and a bathroom (porto potty style). There’s not much in Mathews, but there is a 7-Eleven that...Read more -
Stanley, Virginia
Lower Hawksbill to Salamander to Appalachian Trail Loop
2.68 mi / 666 ft gainThis is one of 2 trails that will take you to the summit of Hawksbill Mountain. The other is the Upper Hawksbill Trail (which I also wrote an adventure about!). This trail is a combination of the Lower Hawksbill Trail, the AT, and the Salamander Trail. The parking are area for this hike is at mi...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Catch Sunset on the Wild Shores of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
5.0At the far south end of Virginia Beach’s Sandbridge community lies a seldom visited natural treasure, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The expansive beaches feel wilder than the shores just a few miles north and are littered with the footprints of sandpipers, rather than that of humans. On th...Read more -
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Stamper's Branch Trail
3.37 mi / 781 ft gainStamper's Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hike the First Landing South Loop
4 mi / 0 ft gainThis loop starts from the First Landing State Park 64th Street Entrance parking lot. There is a $7 entrance fee to the State Park (it increases to $10 between April - October on the weekends), which can be paid when you arrive. When looking at the trail map I wanted to find a loop that would cove...Read more -
North Garden, Virginia
Wilkins Way Loop
4.33 mi / 640 ft gainWilkins Way Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North Garden, Virginia.Read more -
Chesapeake, Virginia
Hike the Northwest River Park East Loop
3 mi / 0 ft gainWhen arriving at the park drive to Parking Lot 4 to park, this will give you the closest access to the trail head. Start heading Southeast along the Molly Mitchell Trail and continue on it until you reach the Shuttle Trail and take a left. You will only remain on this trail for a very short segme...Read more -
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
3.03.74 mi / 308 ft gainNorfolk Botanical Gardens is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Norfolk, Virginia.Read more -
Chesterfield, Virginia
Co-op Trail
4.04.03 mi / 574 ft gainCo-op Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chesterfield County, Virginia.Read more -
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White Rock Falls Trail
4.02.82 mi / 558 ft gainWhite Rock Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montebello, Virginia.Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lake Lawson Loop Trail
3.01.5 mi / 305 ft gainLake Lawson Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Virginia Beach, Virginia.Read more -
Norfolk, Virginia
Elizabeth River Trail
4.09.14 mi / 203 ft gainElizabeth River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Norfolk, Virginia.Read more -
Manassas, Virginia
Trail Run at Bull Run
5.04 miGreat spot for a run! Very accessible for those in the DC region. A good starting point is the Henry Hill Visitor Center. If you want to avoid any crowds, start early. From the Henry Hill Visitor Center, you can't really go wrong (as far as direction is concerned) since most trails can be linke...Read more -
Arlington, Virginia
Fish the Potomac River in Arlington
Parking along 36th Road in Arlington, VA, head down the path on the Gulf Branch Trail. Walk northeast for roughly a quarter mile, where you will intersect with the Potomac River. Find a spot along the sand, cast out, and watch the catfish bite! Chicken liver seems to work well. Don't forget to h...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Waller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail
4.02.64 mi / 213 ft gainWaller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Williamsburg, Virginia.Read more