Virginia Horseback Riding Trails and Maps

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Length
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Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA)

8.6 mi
State: VA
Asphalt

High Bridge Trail State Park

32.2 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

Jackson River Scenic Trail

16 mi
State: VA
Gravel

New River Trail State Park

57.5 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

Newport News Park Bikeway

5.3 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Tobacco Heritage Trail

26.7 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Victoria Railroad Park

1 mi
State: VA
Asphalt

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

6.9 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)

44.4 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Wilderness Road Trail

8.5 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

Ashland Trolley Line

0.85 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Grass, Gravel

Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail

40 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail

5.5 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

Salt Trail

8.5 mi
State: VA
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Trillium Trail (Sandy Bottom Nature Park)

3.3 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Chester Linear Park

0.68 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

Carter Taylor Trail

10.2 mi
State: VA
Dirt, Gravel

Gold Hill Trail

2.9 mi
State: VA
Dirt, Grass, Gravel

James River Trail

2.2 mi
State: VA
Dirt, Grass
Accordion

Little Mountain Falls Trail

3.3 mi
State: VA
Dirt

Panhandle Mutli-Use Trail

4.8 mi
State: VA
Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Seed Orchard Road Trail

1.2 mi
State: VA
Gravel

Staunton River Battlefield Rail-Trail

1.25 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

Upchurch Road Trail

3.1 mi
State: VA
Dirt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Formerly part of US 17, the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail offers users a remote experience as it runs alongside the Dismal Swamp Canal and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. On this wide,...
VA 8.6 mi Asphalt
The central feature for which the High Bridge Trail State Park is named is an unforgettable experience, a bridge that towers 125 feet above the mighty Appomattox River and nearly a half-mile (2,422...
VA 32.2 mi Crushed Stone
Waterfalls, river views, rugged rock formations, vibrant fall foliage, and delicate flowers in the spring: These are the sights that make up the scenery in the Jackson River Scenic Trail. This 16-mile...
VA 16 mi Gravel
Southwest Virginia’s New River Trail is one of America’s premier rail-trails; the U.S. Department of the Interior even designated it an official National Recreation Trail in 2002. The trail also...
VA 57.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Newport News Park Bikeway offers a pleasant 5-mile loop through southern Virginia woodlands. The unpaved trail takes you through the 8,000-acre park and offers a connection to Colonial National...
VA 5.3 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
In Southern Virginia, an exciting regional trail project has been taking shape for over a decade. The Tobacco Heritage Trail will one day span 160 miles, connecting the counties of Brunswick,...
VA 26.7 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Victoria Railroad Park is a 21-acre open space located in the central business district of an old railroad town in south-central Virginia. Victoria was the halfway point of a Virginian Railway...
VA 1 mi Asphalt
The 6.9-mile Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail offers a quintessential rail trail experience in central Virginia, midway between Lynchburg and Charlottesville (less than an hour’s drive from each)....
VA 6.9 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Closure notice: The Virginia Creeper Trail is now open between open from Abingdon to Damascus, about 17 miles. Severely impacted by Hurricane Helene, the rest of the Virginia Creeper Trail remains...
VA 33.7 mi Gravel
The 44.4-mile Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD), one of suburban Washington, D.C.’s most popular rail-­trails, is a fantastic link between the state’s rural and historical past and the nation’s...
VA 44.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
History runs deep along the Wilderness Road Trail, which roughly follows a path carved by Daniel Boone in April 1775. The path later became a route on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad before...
VA 8.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Ashland Trolley Line Trail runs on a portion of the former Richmond-Ashland Electric Line, which linked the two communities for 31 years until its closure in 1938. During this period, Ashland was...
VA 0.85 mi Asphalt, Grass, Gravel
The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail is a multi-use trail that follows along the various stream valleys in Fairfax County, Virginia for 41.4 miles. It is officially named the Gerry Connolly Cross...
VA 40 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail the follows part of the right-of-way of the old railroad of the same name, an important transportation corridor for the Confederacy during the Civil War. The...
VA 5.5 mi Crushed Stone
Closure Notice: The Salt Trail is closed at the 3.5 mile mark bridge while the trestle is reconstructed. Virginia's Salt Trail runs for more than 8 miles between the small community of Saltville...
VA 8.5 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Sandy Bottom Nature Park is a 456-acre recreational oasis in Hampton, bordered on the northeast side by Interstate 64 and surrounded by busy residential, shopping and entertainment areas. Before it...
VA 3.3 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Chester Linear Park runs for less than a mile on a former rail corridor in the heart of Chester, Virginia. The path courses through a residential neighborhood, but the enveloping woodlands provide a...
VA 0.68 mi Crushed Stone
The Carter Taylor Trail runs in a loop around Appomattox Buckingham State Forest. The trail is open to mountain biking but is comprised of a rough dirt trail surface and has several stream crossings....
VA 10.2 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Gold Hill Trail in Lake Anna State Park is the park's longest trail and cuts through a beautiful forest. A portion of the trail follows the utility corridor. Trail users can connect to several...
VA 2.9 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel
The James River Trail runs alongside its namesake James River for 2.2 miles. It is housed in James River State Park and is sandwiched on either end by boat launches: Dixon and Canoe Landing. At the...
VA 2.2 mi Dirt, Grass
Accordion
The Little Mountain Falls Trail is a 3.3-mile loop that runs through Fairy Stone State Park. The trail is open to hiking as well as mountain biking and climbs 708 feet in elevation over the entire...
VA 3.3 mi Dirt
The Panhandle Multi-Use Trail runs through Occoneechee State Park for 4.8 miles. It is a flat trail that stretches out onto the park's panhandle along the Roanoke River and must be traveled...
VA 4.8 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel
The Seed Orchard Road Trail is a 1.2-mile trail that runs through Grayson Highlands State Park. The trail is comprised of thick gravel and is best suited for mountain biking, in addition to...
VA 1.2 mi Gravel
The Staunton River Battlefield Rail-Trail crosses through the state park battlefield of the same name in rural south-central Virginia. The gravel trail follows an abandoned corridor of the old...
VA 1.25 mi Crushed Stone
The Upchurch Road Trail is a forest service road that is open for hiking and mountain biking in Grayson Highlands State Park. It is a rocky dirt trail that is best suited for mountain biking. Starting...
VA 3.1 mi Dirt

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Recent Trail Reviews

Arlington Loop

A Great route!

April, 2026 by dillon.marshall1999

I normally Ride to DC.. but this was a great Change of peace.. very scenic and the paths are paved nice and smooth.. lots of cyclist and people walking and running! Highly recommend!

Virginia Capital Trail

We just did the 11 miles from Four Mile Park to Richmond. Fully paved. Super smooth. The trailhead at Four Mile Park is gorgeous! It's as big as an interstate rest area. The trail has some longish hills

April, 2026 by ginnyn

We just did the 11 miles from Four Mile Park to Richmond. Fully paved. Super smooth. The trailhead at Four Mile Park is gorgeous! It's as big as an interstate rest area. The trail has some longish hills

Mount Vernon Trail

Easter weekend 2026. Saturday

April, 2026 by amy2paul

My husband, our two adult sons & I rode the trail yesterday. We hopped on at Unlimited Biking where we rented a bike for one son. Highly recommended. Employee was polite & had everything all re when we arrived. You can access the trail right there. We first rode north to Reagan Airport to watch the planes. That section was very busy! Lots of walker, dogs & bikes so be careful. Then we turned back south & had lunch before getting back on to ride to the end at George & Martha’s place. Much less crowded. Nice ride!

Accordion

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)

Ashland to purcerville

April, 2026 by aldo_desalvo

I did an up and back 35 miles. Great paved trail and. It many people at this end. Looking forward to riding the rest. I hate dc traffic

James River Heritage Trail

10.1 mi it ain’t

March, 2026 by sax82677

Strava mileage 14.47. Great beginning, VERY confusing in the middle, great end. Signage in the middle like there is on the rest of the trail would have been super helpful.

New River Trail State Park

“Our Favorite Trail—Beautiful in Every Season”

March, 2026 by aswheele

Hands down our favorite trail. We’ve hiked the entire trail (not all at once) and biked it end to end, and no section ever disappoints—no matter the season.

An added bonus is the park’s occasional van tours. Options include routes from Cliffview to Foster Falls and from Foster Falls to Pulaski. These guided tours offer wonderful insight into the area’s history and the former rail line.

Be sure to check the park’s website for tour details.

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail

I walked this trail a few times and absolutely love it, very peaceful.

March, 2026 by donand.robinson

I walked this trail a few times and absolutely love it, very peaceful.

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail

Great walk to end the month on. Beautiful scenery mostly flat.

March, 2026 by jerryproctor42

Great walk to end the month on. Beautiful scenery mostly flat.

Vesper Trail

An urban trail that is undergoing improvements

February, 2026 by funoka

This short trail is over a creek that separates Tysons office and retail developments from residential areas. There are various side trails not on this map along the creek as well. The area is dubbed “Tysons Last Forest” by neighbors who fought to preserve the area from development prior to its opening in 2019.

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)

No Comparison

November, 2025 by randy194

The Washington & Old Dominion is the best trail hands down. It is also one of the busiest trails that hosts running clubs, cycling clubs, nature walkers, neighborhood walkers, walking and biking commuters and is at its busiest before 7 am in extreme heat.

What makes this 44 mile trail so unique is the amenities that sit along side of it making it the best trail to plan an activity on with family and friends. Just pick a city that you want to visit and you can find convenience stores adjacent to the trail within walking distance as well as myriad of restaurants for all ages, ice cream parlors, grooming services, bike shops and over the past few years breweries have been added to the scenery right on the trail.

The location is prime to the cities of Northern Virginia with access to getting into Washington DC to see the monuments and Hains Point. Nothing beats the W&OD Trail!

Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail

very nice, worth doing again

October, 2025 by k6rpwp4cxc

Nice paved ride that takes you into Driver. Couldn't believe we saw Jim equipment 3 miles in that had kettle bells, a bike and an elliptical plus other stuff. 4.5 miles there is a bike station for air, tools to fix your bike.

Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail

Awesome ride from Damascus to Abingdon

October, 2025 by ibew241

We rode from Damascus to the end of the trail in Abingdon. The weather was sunny and mild, temps were in the high 60’s. Trail conditions were excellent. Traffic on the Creeper was brisk, even on Friday during the school year. This ride completed our previous ride from Damascus to White Top back in 2022. Maybe someday we will be able to ride the east end, a lot of work needs to be done to put the trail back together following Hurricane Helene. Be sure to visit the local stores in Damascus: Damascus Outfitters, Damascus Brewery, Appalachian Heritage Distillery, the Damascus Diner, Damascus Pizza, etc.

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