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East Highland Park, VA

North Springfield, VA

Cape Henry Trail

7.5 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Sand

Craig County Greenway Trail

0.95 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Cross County Trail (VA)

40 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail

15.7 mi

State: VA

Dirt

Guest River Gorge Trail

5.8 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail

1.7 mi

State: VA

Gravel

High Bridge Trail

32.4 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Jackson River Scenic Trail

14.3 mi

State: VA

Gravel

James River Heritage Trail (Blackwater Creek Natural Area)

9.5 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Dirt, Woodchips

Lake Accotink Trail

4.5 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Mendota Trail

6.3 mi

State: VA

Dirt

Murray Run Greenway

1.9 mi

State: VA

Cinder, Concrete, Dirt, Woodchips

New River Trail State Park

57.7 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Powell River Trail

1.2 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Gravel

Railroad Ford Trail

1.6 mi

State: VA

Dirt

Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail

5.5 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Rivanna Trail

21.5 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Salt Trail

8.5 mi

State: VA

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Staunton River Battlefield Rail-Trail

1.25 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

6.9 mi

State: VA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Accordion

Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail

32.7 mi

State: VA

Gravel

Wilderness Road Trail

8.5 mi

State: VA

Crushed Stone

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Cape Henry Trail The Cape Henry Trail crosses the heavily wooded First Landing State Park, located on Cape Henry north of Virginia Beach. The trail provides access to the Narrows Recreation area, located in the park,...	VA	7.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Sand	18 reviews
	Craig County Greenway Trail The Greenway Trail is a one-mile path of finely crushed limestone that is located just outside of New Castle. The trail runs mostly on Craigs Creek Road (VA-615), but starts at a kiosk mimicing a...	VA	0.95 mi	Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Cross County Trail (VA) The Cross County Trail is a multi-use trail that generally follows the various stream valleys in Fairfax County, Virginia. Some sections are wheelchair/mobility scooter accessible but not all...	VA	40 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	20 reviews
	Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail The Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT) is currently a private-use trail only, which means a permit is required to use it. Friends of the DRHT are working to create public access to the trail,...	VA	15.7 mi	Dirt	9 reviews
	Guest River Gorge Trail The Guest River Gorge Trail meanders along 300-million-year-old sandstone cliffs that plunge 400 feet to the pristine waters below. The deep gorge was created as the Guest River, now designated as a...	VA	5.8 mi	Crushed Stone	13 reviews
	Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail Opened in 1999, the Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail in Salem (just outside of Roanoke) is associated with Southern Virginia's impressive Civil War history. The northern trailhead at Hanging Rock was...	VA	1.7 mi	Gravel	2 reviews
	High Bridge Trail The central feature for which the High Bridge Trail is named is an unforgettable experience, towering 125 feet above the mighty Appomattox River and nearly a half-mile (2,440 feet) across it. The...	VA	32.4 mi	Crushed Stone	52 reviews
	Jackson River Scenic Trail Waterfalls, river views, rugged rock formations, vibrant fall foliage and delicate flowers in the spring: These are the sights that put the “scenic” in Jackson River Scenic Trail. The serene...	VA	14.3 mi	Gravel	32 reviews
	James River Heritage Trail (Blackwater Creek Natural Area) The James River Heritage Trail in the Blackwater Creek Natural Area is one of the premier urban trails in the state, passing through lush forest as well as the heart of historic, industrial downtown...	VA	9.5 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Woodchips	30 reviews
	Lake Accotink Trail In Northern Virginia's suburban community of Springfield, Lake Accotink Park provides a wilderness escape amid the city surroundings. The 500-acre park features picnic areas, miniature golf, an...	VA	4.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	7 reviews
	Mendota Trail The Mendota Trail will one day stretch the entire length of the former Southern Railroad corridor between Mendota and Bristol, a total of 12.5 miles. At present there are two segments. The northern...	VA	6.3 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
	Murray Run Greenway The Murray Run Greenway winds through a section of the City of Roanoke. The greenway trail is multipurpose, with a varying surface of cinder, woodchips and concrete sidewalk. The width of the trail...	VA	1.9 mi	Cinder, Concrete, Dirt, Woodchips	0 reviews
	New River Trail State Park Southern Virginia's New River Trail is one of America's premier rail-trails and has been designated as an official National Recreation Trail by the US Department of the Interior. It is also a state...	VA	57.7 mi	Crushed Stone	102 reviews
	Powell River Trail The Powell River Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in Appalachia, southwestern Virginia. The trail sits on the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad bed, which was used to haul coal from...	VA	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	1 reviews
	Railroad Ford Trail The Railroad Ford Trail is located in beautiful Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County near Richmond, Virginia. The park boasts 2,463 acres with swimming, boating, fishing, horseback riding and...	VA	1.6 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
	Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail The Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail 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 railroad...	VA	5.5 mi	Crushed Stone	14 reviews
	Rivanna Trail Spanning more than 20 miles, the Rivanna Trail surrounds Charlottesville, connecting several parks along the way and providing a recreational outdoor amenity for city dwellers. The trail has a mix of...	VA	21.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	6 reviews
	Salt Trail Virginia's Salt Trail runs for more than 8 miles between the small community of Saltville and the larger borough of Glade Spring. The trail is popular with equestrians and can get muddy and eroded in...	VA	8.5 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	9 reviews
	Staunton River Battlefield Rail-Trail 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	3 reviews
	Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Closure notice: The Piney River Trailhead will be closed for up to two weeks in late July. Please use the Rose Mill Trailhead parking lot during this time, although parking will be limited. This will...	VA	6.9 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone	44 reviews

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	Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail The Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail offers scenic wonders from dense forests, open fields and lush waterways to railroad relics and delightful small towns. Cyclists and equestrians love the...	VA	32.7 mi	Gravel	98 reviews
	Wilderness Road Trail 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	6 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Cross County Trail (VA)

Great in sections

January, 2021 by elizabeth.scuderi

I ride this trail regularly. First of all you must have a hybrid, gravel or mountain bike to traverse several sections of gravel. My favorite section is between West Springfield and Route 50 because you pass by beautiful Lake Accotink.

Newport News Park Bikeway

This bike loop is perfect for a morning workout through the picturesque woods. We typically ride the loop twice to extend it.

January, 2021 by hereheatheris2

This bike loop is perfect for a morning workout through the picturesque woods. We typically ride the loop twice to extend it.

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail

Great Experience

January, 2021 by mancini5

First... let me say I was nervous about the tunnel! But know that you can see “the light at the end of the tunnel” so I wasn’t claustrophobic,as I had feared. Know that they mean it when they say lights are required. Otherwise, you are not visible to other hikers even when you’re within arms length! We began at the Afton end and although we arrived before 10am all parking was taken. We ended up parking at the post office. As you exit the tunnel on the Waynesboro end there is a good uphill hike...a very distinct path/trail. The entire path is 2.5 one way. We saw plenty of dogs on the trail which was another question I had... we’re dogs allowed? As an added bonus it snowed! We saw

Accordion

Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail

lovely trail in the midst of city!

January, 2021 by asha

Beautiful trail amongst the woods and along the stream.

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail

Overcrowded. Rude People. Limited Parking.

January, 2021 by kevin295

While this trail is good, you better get there early. Parking is incredibly limited and if you park out of the marked area, your car will get towed. Rude people abound.... Once in the tunnel, it is FULL of people with all manner of lights and kids shining flashlights in peoples eyes. There are better trails without the parking and crowd hassles.

Powell River Trail

A gem

January, 2021 by 3nucizpxs7

January 1st 2021 I brought my dogs with for an hour’s easy walk. Parked in the parking lot just by the steel bridge. The parking lot is diagonally opposite the spot the GPS brought me to. The parking lot is opposite the Valero gas station.
You first cross a bridge spanning a huge area of Powell River, with roaring river sounds and lovely views. Then you walk through a short tunnel (43 feet long). The entire path is 1.2 miles each way. The end of the trail is just past the second (longer) tunnel. Dogs got a drink in one of the little streams. Did not see any bears despite it being fairly warm at 55 degrees. I felt safe walking there on my own with my dogs. Well worth the visit!!

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail

Great Experience

December, 2020 by amy.harperva

Nicely maintained trail. The west side is a little steep. The actual tunnel is flat. Make sure to have a flashlight as it is pitch black in the tunnel. It’s a beautiful area and neat experience. Lots of history!

Virginia Capital Trail

You know you want to ride it!

December, 2020 by tom.morgan.100

A wonderful 50 mile, paved, off road bike trail between Jamestown (first capital) and Richmond (current capital), Virginia! We did a video of our ride this fall that is on our YouTube channel, Bent on Bike Trails.

Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail

The bridge abutments REALLY need smoothed out.

December, 2020 by dnnyedy

The bridge abutments REALLY need smoothed out.

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail

opened 11/24/2020

December, 2020 by mleblanc4_tl

On my bucket list. 50 degree year round. Bring a light. Dark inside

Lick Run Greenway

A beautiful greenway.

November, 2020 by ockham3

Lick Run is my favorite among all the Roanoke Greenway, but it is a bit short for a biker. Nice hill climb though. I usually begin at Wiley Drive on the Roanoke River Greenway and ride to Norwich then to Black Dog Salvage and on down 10 Street to 460. There is no bike trail on Orange Avenue, but there is unused sidewalk alongside the heavy traffic. Then to Lick Run and to the Mall!