Virginia hike and bike trails offer an incredible range of terrains, challenges, and views throughout the state and surrounding mid-Atlantic region. From challenging hikes in Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains to stroller-friendly walks in suburban towns, you’re sure to find a Virginia trail that suits you. Virginia also offers a rich network of paved and dirt biking trails for cycling enthusiasts.
Browse this archive to explore all of our hike and bike articles. Or check our complete listing of articles, organized by region, to plan your next hike or bike outing:
An entryway of woven branches in our Saturday Postcard welcomes hikers, birders, and equestrians to the beautiful woodland trails of Seneca Regional Park in Northern Virginia, providing access to a historic section of the Potomac River. … Read more
There are 36 Virginia State Parks, offering natural beauty; excellent hiking, birding, boating, fishing, camping, and other recreation; plus fun events and festivals throughout the year. Our Saturday Postcard from Leesylvania State Park … Read more
Fairfax County’s Ellanor C Lawrence Park, located in the heart of Chantilly, Virginia, is an excellent option for family hiking with a little learning fun. There are easy, shady trails through the woods; a … Read more
Bike riding the W&OD is one of the great pleasures of Fairfax and Loudoun counties, and all that exercise certainly works up an appetite. Here are three BBQ joints west … Read more
It’s always rewarding to find a short hike that offers soothing nature, a dramatic view, and a little history. Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park, a 67-acre park located on Edwards … Read more
When the weather forecast shows a run of warm fall days, it’s the perfect time to explore Turkey Run Park in Fairfax County, Virginia. Turkey Run Park is part of the George Washington … Read more
Here’s an outing that combines two of our favorite ways to enjoy Fall—a nice hike and a relaxing glass of Virginia wine. Tackle Bull Run Mountains on a crisp, clear day … Read more
We love to explore trails in Fairfax County, and we’re working our way through the maps listed on the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) trail website. We recently took a pleasant, level, and mostly shady … Read more
A hike on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, followed by a visit to Paradise Springs Winery, is an ideal way to spend an active but peaceful day outdoors in Fairfax County, Virginia. This walk … Read more
Sadly, Fairfax CCT Segment 6 is a long, dull slog down the sidewalk of busy Blake Lane with boundless opportunities to listen to traffic and wait at road crossings. As we noted … Read more
Lake Accotink Park in Springfield is the middle child of the Fairfax County lake parks—smaller than popular Burke Lake, not as active as Lake Fairfax, but with a charm all its … Read more
A shady trail is always welcome during a Virginia summer, and Fairfax County denizens are lucky that most of the Fairfax CCT (Cross County Trail) follows wooded stream beds through town and … Read more