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.) - Hungry Mother Lake Loop
(6.1 miles, elevation gain: 830 ft. – lake scenery) - 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)