Other Trails in Virginia

These hikes are in Virginia, but are not in Shenandoah National Park, along the Blue Ridge Parkway or on National Forest Land.

• Beaver Lake Trail – Pocahontas State Park
  (2.5 miles, elevation gain: 200 ft. -pretty lake views)
• Edith J. Carrier Arboretum – Harrisonburg, Va
  (Various lengths, easy stroll through beautiful native/botanical gardens.)
• Elk Run Trail – Elkton, VA
  (Various lengths, nearly flat system of wooded running/walking paths.)
• Fortune’s Cove – Lovingston, VA
  (5.1 miles, elevation gain: 1700 ft – surprisingly tough with beautiful Virginia countryside views.)
• House Mountain – Lexington, VA
  (8.75 miles, elevation gain: 2850 ft. – gorgeous panoramic views from rocky outcroppings.)
• Molly’s Knob – Hungry Mother State Park
  (3.8 miles, elevation gain: 1000 ft. – nice views)
• Pamplin Historical Park – Petersburg, VA
  (5-6 miles, elevation gain: 200 ft – history, good birding, close to Richmond)
• Sky Meadows Loop – Sky Meadows State Park
  (5.5 miles, elevation gain: 1100 ft. – gorgeous open meadow views)
• South Valley Trail – Prince William Forest Park
  (3.1 miles, elevation gain: negligible. – pretty stream and man-made lake)
• Twin Pinnacles Trail – Grayson Highlands State Park
  (1.6 miles, elevation gain: 250′, nice views looking toward Mr. Rogers)