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The 10 Best Hikes In Southwest Virginia

Grab some friends and explore a new place.

Sarah Lorraine
Apr 04, 2016
Radford University
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The 10 Best Hikes In Southwest Virginia
Brooke Brady

One of the best benefits to living in Southwest Virginia is the hiking. There are over 100 hikes within day trip distance, which makes it easy to explore different parts of the many National Forests and National Parks close by. Living in Radford also allows college students access to many different parts of the Appalachian Trail. Here are the 10 best places to go hiking in Southwest Virginia.

1. Barney's Wall Pembroke, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Views: 8

This is a great day hike with a group of friends!

2. Carvin Cove/ Hay Rock Daleville, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Views: 7

This is the perfect place to spend a day walking around with friends.

3. Tinker Cliffs Mount Union, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Moderate (but long distance)

Views: 7

This is a great place to go with a close group of friends.

4. Dragon's Tooth Catawba, Virginia


Level of Difficulty: Hard (but shorter distance)

Views: 8

This hike is for your friends that are more adventurous. It is a bit more difficult, but it's awesome once you get to the top.

5. Sharp Top (Peaks of Otter) Bedford, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Views: 9

This is one of the most popular hikes in Virginia, so it can get crowded, but the views are well worth it.

6. Flat Top (Peaks of Otter) Bedford, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Views: 8

This is one of the best hikes for hiking by yourself. It's not too hard and the views are awesome at the top.

7. Buffalo Mountain Floyd, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Views: 8

This is the perfect hike for a spur of the moment sunset or sunrise hike.

8. Kelly's Knob Newport, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Views: 7

This is the perfect hike to take your family on when they come into town to visit.

9. Devil's Marbleyard Natural Bridge, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Moderate/ Hard

Views: 8

This hike is for the more adventurous at heart, but it has amazing views and fun scrambles.

10. Blackrock Summit Crozet, Virginia

Level of Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

Views: 9

This hike is a bit far away from Radford, Virginia, but the views will take your breath away.

I hope these ten hikes inspire you to get outdoors and enjoy the spring weather in Southwest Virginia.

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