Virginia

Dripping Rock to Cedar Cliffs AT

Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, Dog Friendly, Kid Friendly, Mountains, Short < 3 Miles, Virginia / / / , ,

Highlights: Great views, Appalachian Trail Distance: 2.3 miles out and back Elevation Change: 245 feet Trail Surface: Dirt with rocky sections Difficulty Level: Easy (rocky sections) Trailhead Parking: Dripping Rock, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 9.6 Website: AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/virginia/dripping-rock-south-via-appalachian-trail Beer Pairings: Stable Craft Brewing—Shenny Doah Pilsner & Robot Cowboy Hazy IPA The Hike: This short hike […]

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Reeds Gap to Dripping Rock AT

Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, Dog Friendly, Long > 6 Miles, Mountains, Virginia / / / , , ,

Highlights: Great views, Cedar Cliffs, Appalachian Trail Distance: 9.6 miles out and back Elevation Change: 831 feet Trail Surface: Dirt with rocky sections Difficulty Level: Moderate/strenuous (distance, rocky sections) Trailhead Parking: Reeds Gap, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 13.7 Website: Virginia Trail Guide Beer Pairings: Skipping Rock Beer Co.—Roasted Pecan Brown Ale & Bru-1 IPA The

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Prince William Forest Park Loop

Dog Friendly, Long > 6 Miles, National Parks, Virginia / / / , , ,

Highlights: Forest and creek views Distance: 7.4 mile loop Elevation Change: 682 feet Trail Surface: dirt with rocky sections Difficulty Level: Moderate/strenuous (distance) Trailhead Parking: Parking area A, B, or C, Scenic Drive, Prince William Forest Park, Triangle VA; park fee required Website: AllTrails and National Park Service Beer Pairings: 2 Silos Brewing Co.—Sir Alucard

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Fort Monroe Seawall

Dog Friendly, Kid Friendly, Medium 3-6 Miles, Urban, Virginia / / / , ,

Highlights: Fort Monroe, Chesapeake Bay views Distance: 3.4 miles out and back Elevation Change: 36 feet Trail Surface: Paved Difficulty Level: Easy (smooth surface, no elevation gain) Trailhead Parking: Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center, 30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VA Website: AllTrails and National Park Service Beer Pairings: 1865 Brewing Co.—High Noon Pale Ale

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Rice Fields AT Shelter

Appalachian Trail, Dog Friendly, Kid Friendly, Medium 3-6 Miles, Mountains, Virginia / / / , , ,

Highlights: Mountain meadow, AT shelter, great views Distance: 5.2 miles out and back Elevation Change: 1,259 feet Trail Surface: Rocky Difficulty Level: Moderate (rocky surface, elevation gain) Trailhead Parking: From Blacksburg US 460 west, turn left on Route 641, in 1.5 miles turn left on to Pocahontas Road. In 150 yards reach the AT crossing

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Cascade Falls to Barney’s Wall

Long > 6 Miles, Mountains, National Forest, Virginia, Waterfall / / / , , ,

Highlights: Waterfalls, Little Stony Creek Gorge, Barney’s Wall Cliff Views Distance: 8.8 miles loop Elevation Change: 1,650 feet Trail Surface: Rocky Difficulty Level: Strenuous (rocky surface, elevation gain) Trailhead Parking: Cascades Day Use Parking Area, route 623 in Pembroke VA; $3 parking fee required Website: AllTrails and Hiking Upward Beer Pairings: Moon Hollow Brewing Co.—Lunatic

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Cascade Falls Loop

Dog Friendly, Kid Friendly, Medium 3-6 Miles, Virginia, Waterfall / / / , ,

Highlights: Waterfalls, Little Stony Creek Gorge Distance: 4.0 mile loop Elevation Change: 700 feet Trail Surface: Rocky Difficulty Level: Easy/moderate (rocky surface, elevation gain) Trailhead Parking: Cascades Day Use Parking Area, route 623 in Pembroke VA; $3 parking fee required Website: AllTrails and US Forest Service Beer Pairings: Eastern Divide Brewing Co.—Czech Pilsner & Cliffhanger

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Angel’s Rest

Appalachian Trail, Dog Friendly, Medium 3-6 Miles, Mountains, National Forest, Virginia / / / , ,

Highlights: Appalachian Trail, 2 great views Distance: 5.0 miles out and back Elevation Change: 1,840 feet Trail Surface: Rocky Difficulty Level: Moderate/strenuous (rocky surface, elevation gain) Trailhead Parking: AT Trailhead, Cross Avenue, route 793 Pearisburg VA. From Blacksburg take US 460 west to route 100 south, right on Johnston Ave., first right on route 793,

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Mary’s Rock AT North

Appalachian Trail, Medium 3-6 Miles, Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia / / / , , ,

Highlights: Appalachian Trail, amazing views, mountain laurel in June Distance: 3.7 miles out and back Elevation Change: 1,210 feet Trail Surface: Very rocky Difficulty Level: Moderate (rocky surface, elevation gain) Trailhead Parking: Panorama parking area, Skyline Drive MP 31.5; park entrance fee required Website: Shenandoah National Park and AllTrails Beer Pairings: Hawksbill Brewery—Hooray for Luray

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Old Rag Circuit

2 Comments / Favorite, Long > 6 Miles, Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia / / / , , ,

Highlights: Rock scramble, amazing views Distance: 9.4 mile loop Elevation Change: 2,348 feet Trail Surface: Very rocky Difficulty Level: Very strenuous (rock scramble, distance, elevation)  Trailhead Parking: Old Rag parking area, route 600/Nethers Road off route 231 south of Sperryville; park entrance fee required, hike tickets required, see below Website: Shenandoah National Park and AllTrails

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