Raise your paws if you LOVE to hike! Go on different trails and keep your walks exciting with the smells of nature and fresh air. With the weather warming up and spring just around the corner, here are some hiking trails in Northern Virginia that welcome your four-legged furriend!
Hiking Trails in NOVA:
- Bull Run Regional Park - Centreville, VA
- Great Falls Park - Great Falls, VA
- Fountainhead Regional Park - Fairfax Station, VA
- Scott's Run Nature Preserve - McLean, VA
- Seneca Regional Park - Great Falls, VA
Longer Trails/Parks/Fields:
- Forest Trail - Mt. Vernon, VA
- Battlefields of Manassas - Manassas, VA
- Burke Lake Park - Burke, VA
- Harpers Ferry National Historic Park - Harpers Ferry, WV
Hiking Trails in Shenandoah National Park:
Must purchase park entry pass - click here for tickets.
- Sugarloaf Loop via Piney branch and Appalachian Trail
- Easy
- 4.5 Miles - 2h 26m
- Hawksbill Loop
- Moderate
- 2.6 mi - 1h 36m
- Elkwallow, Matthews Arm, and Knob Mountain Cutoff Trail
- Moderate
- 5.6 miles -2h27m
- Beecher Ridge & Overall Run Loop via Appalachian Trail
- Hard
- 11miles - 6h 21m
- Cedar Run, White Oak, Old Rag, Weakley Hollow and Nicholson Hollow Trail
- Hard
- 18.2 miles - 10h 33m
Entrance Stations:
- Front Royal (North Entrance)
- Thornton Gap
- Swift Run Gap
- Rockfish Gap (South Entrance)
DOG HIKING SUPPLIES:
- Collar/Harness & Leash (Regular or Hands-Free)
- Identification Tag or Microchip
- Water
- Food
- Collapsible Bowl
- Waste Bags
- Canine First Aid Kit
- Reflective Lights
There are plenty of places to go with your dog, but a list always helps to get things started! Be sure to take necessary items to ensure a safe hike. Feel free to tag @sassywoof if you visit any of these places, as we love your pup-ventures!
