The following hikes are recommended for beginner hikers , those new to hiking or with limited experience. These natural areas are recommended as a use at your own risk, any concern about your health during the rigor of hiking should be addressed with your personal physician.
WAYNESBORO, VA Ready for a unique trail experience? the tunnel trail is family , pet and headlamp friendly. |
BURKE, VA Nearly 5 miles of Family & Pet friendly flat single-track trail. Enjoy wildlife , constant lake views and a good exercise. |
PEMBROKE, VA A bonafide bucket list hike. this trail has a magnificient 66 foot waterfall but really its the journey there that takes the cake |
NELLYSFORD, VA An easy miler along the at , great for kicking the legs out a bit and taking in a worthwhile summit. |
GAINESVILLE, VA A perfect place for trail runners, hikers and mountain bikers to enjoy over 400 acres of woodland serenity. |
Mclean , VA A short distance day hike with payoff views of Difficult Run River leading to the Potomac River. Great for Families. |
CLIFTON, VA Family hike along the banks of the bull run. find everything from areas to skip rocks, to snakes and salamanders. |
NELSON, VA Short, Sweet and to the point. You get a steady ascent to work the lungs to a summit with a jaw-drop view of the Shenandoah Valley. So payoff, payoff and payoff. |
LEESBURG, VA Great for a quick day hike with the family. a very easy to navigate trail system with a big view of the potomac |
DELAPLANE, VA Plenty of trails to choose from and combine for distance and a workout. This park has a little bit of everything for you, even some nearby wineries if you fancy. |
WOODSTOCK, VA A 3.2 mile feisty adventure that will bring rock scrambles, a ramble amongst forest fern and a bask worth summit view. |
CLIFTON, VA A serene and secluded hike along the bull run reservoir ,perfect for your kids or furry friend. |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK swift run entrance You are new to rock scrambles. This is a good place to play around and work up a sweat. Combo this hike with a few others nearby for a fun day. |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK rockfish gap entrance A hike with a rocky playground and darn good views of the valley. Kid and Pet Friendly. |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK SWIFT RUN entrance A fun family friendly trail with a nestled feel amongst dense forest leading to a outcrop summit view |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK Front Royal Entrance A dynamic trail with geological history and a worthy summit view. |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK Front Royal entrance Two of the parks most beautiful waterfalls on a single trail. life is good! |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK FRONT ROYAL ENTRANCE Get ready to put this summit your tops list with this 2.1 mile family and pet friendly straight walking shot to the Byrds Nest Summit. |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK A great day hike in the southern district of the park. Be ready for a 3.1 mile fun ascent to a pop out summit view. |
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK THORNTON GAP entrance A family friendly leg stretcher in the heart of SNP with a bountiful view. |
DAVIS, WV YOU LIKE ROCKS, ROCK SCRAMBLE TO BE EXACT MIXED IN WITH VIEWS OF THE POTOMAC RIVER, WILDLIFE AND ENDLESS SPOTS TO GO HOP. |
FAYETTEVILLE, WV A 2.3 mile hike to a series of outcrop views leading to diamond point summit and a spectacular vista view of the new river gorge. |
POTOMAC, MD An easy stroll through a woodland wonderland leading to a beautiful view of the potomac river and c & O canal |
OAKTON, MD a 1.5 mile walk about the large pines, leading out to a scenic river lunch spot and finishing at the 53 ft waterfalls. |
SILVER SPRING, MD A family friendly four mile oasis in the middle of suburbia |
URBANA, MD a 5 mile romp through lush forest, practicing your wanderlust for nature. |
