Hiking Trails | Harrisonburg & Rockingham County

Hike in the footsteps of thru-hikers along the legendary Appalachian Trail, or traverse trails less traveled through the George Washington National Forest. Trek to secluded sandstone cliffs, glittering reservoirs, and hidden waterfalls. Swim in refreshing swimming holes and traipse through tunnels of blossoming wildflowers. Scramble over massive boulders and climb to one of the last remaining fire towers east of the Mississippi River. Take in stunning panoramic views and breathe in the cool mountain air.

High knob fire tower

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 2.5 Miles
Challenge: Moderate

view off of Hone quarry cliff trail

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 1 mile round trip
Challenge: Easy – Moderate

Women and boy in stream boy pointing at something

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 2.2 miles
Challenge: Moderate

view from Hightop mountain

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 2.8 miles
Challenge: Moderate

Woman sitting on rocks

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 2.8 miles
Challenge: Moderate – Challenging

People sitting on rock at waters edge in woods

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running, Swimming
Distance: 1 mile
Challenge: Beginner

Flowers

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 3.6 miles
Challenge: Moderate

tree leaves

Activities: Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking
Distance: 3.4 miles
Challenge: Beginner

Trail

Activities: Walking, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking
Distance: < 1 mile
Challenge: Beginner

Women running on Western slope hiking trail

Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 0.5 miles to 30 miles
Challenge: Beginner – Advanced

Narrowback Trail marker

Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: 10 miles
Challenge: Moderate

Cyclist on Rocktown trails

Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running
Distance: Up to 5 Miles
Challenge: Beginner – Advanced