Great Smokies Hiking & Adventure Group: Virigina Creeper...
The Summary:- Virginia Creeper Trail Ride on July 20th.  Be at the bike shop at 9:30 a.m. Cost $11 per person. - Bike needed...hybrid or mountain bike (road tires may be punctured on the crushed gravel, but it's your call... meetup.com
Caledon Natural Area
This is an easy rolling woodland loop trail with some steep hills. It is made up of 5 loop hiking trails. Follow the outer loop, clockwise by taking left turns at all trail intersections, for a 4 mile hike or make it shor... localhikes.com
Occoquan
Occoquan Bay NWR was established in 1998 and is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Occoquan Rivers. This 644 acre refuge was previously a military research site and is part of the Potomac River NWR Complex. The... recreation.gov
Grayson Highlands State Park
With elevations up to 5,089 feet, Grayson Highlands is the loftiest state park in Virginia. From the Pinnacles, Grayson Highlands' highest point, you'll find breathtaking views of surrounding mountains, including Mount Rogers... trails.com
Stony Man Mountin
Stony Man Mountain is the second highest peak in Shenandoah National Park. Located near Skyland, it offers hikers the option of taking a relatively short and direct hike to the top along a guided Nature Trail. We elect... igougo.com
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Each side of the Potomac River has an unpaved trail that?s set within federal parkland and linked to the other trail by both bridges. Knowing hikers use the trails and bridges to enjoy a close-in, 9.3-mile circuit?veterans ca... trails.com
C & O Canal - Rileys Lock To Swains Lock
The Towpath for the C&O Canal is an excellant jogging/bike riding trail, offering beautiful views of the Potomac River. This particular stretch features the canal filled with water. Canoes can be rented from Swains lock f... localhikes.com
Scotts Run
This 335 acre park, formerly known as the Burling Tract, was the scene of much controversy in the 70s when threatened by a housing development. It became, instead, Dranesville District Park and more recently Scott's Run N... localhikes.com
First Landing State Park
On April 26, 1607, 100 English settlers landed here and established the first elective government in English America before pushing up the James River to establish Jamestown. The park offers a chance to explore a unique hab... virginia.org
Great Falls National Park
Park open dawn to dusk. Visitor center open 10 am - 5 pm. Mon. - Fri., 10 am - 6 pm weekends and winter hours 10 am - 4 pm. Admission $5 for noncommercial vehicles. Contact park for admission fees. citysearch.com
Mason Neck State Park
- A bird lovers delight, this northern Virginia park offers field, forest and wetland. trailpeak.com
Piscataway Park, Oxon Hill, Maryland
In the late eighteenth century, the view across the Potomac River from George Washington?s Mount Vernon estate was one of woods and cultivated fields. More than two centuries later, it still is. A mix of private and public ac... trails.com
Northwest River Park
Located on the banks of the Northwest River in Southeastern Chesapeake, VA, this 763 acre park is the perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. Four time winner of "Best of Chesapeake", this gem of Chesap... virginia.org
Fairy Stone Lake
- Fairy Stone State Park is home of the rare and mysterious fairy stones. The legend says that fairies lived in this area and when they heard of Christ's crucifixion, they wept and as their tears fell to the earth they cry... wildernet.com
Belle Isle State Park
- Located in the Northern Neck of Virginia, Belle State Park is a 733-acre park with seven miles of shoreline and access to Deep and Mulberry Creeks. Visitors can experience forest land, agricultural fields and wetlands. famplosion.com
Winkler Botanical Preserve, Alexandria, Virginia
The Winkler Botanic Preserve is an astonishing urban locale, especially for a first-time visitor. The trailhead lies at the edge of a meadow flanked by woods and what looks like a forest fire tower. The hike route?s features ... trails.com
Huntley Meadows Park
Located at Harrison Lane and Lockheed Boulevard in Alexandria, Huntley Meadows Park houses one of six nature centers managed by the Fairfax County Park Authority... citysearch.com
James River & Kanawha Canal
The James River runs through Richmond and on hot days you will see people plunging in from its banks. It is a rare experience to sit in river water and see the city spread out before you. When there hasn't been much rai... igougo.com