Blue Ridge overlook at Wintergreen, Virginia
🥾 Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia

Hiking &
Trails

Some of the best trails on the East Coast are within 30 minutes. Waterfall hikes, ridgeline scrambles, tunnel walks — pick your adventure.

From your door to a world-class trailhead in under 30 minutes. These are the five trails we recommend most — chosen for scenery, accessibility, and the kind of views that stay with you.
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Our Top Picks
01
Crabtree Falls
📍 ~11 miles from Wintergreen · Moderate · 3 mi RT

Virginia's tallest cascading waterfall — five major cascades dropping 1,200 feet total. Observation platforms at each level. Lower falls are family-friendly; the full upper trail is a serious workout. One of the most beautiful hikes in the state.

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Crabtree Falls
02
Blue Ridge Tunnel
📍 ~20 min · Easy · 2 mi RT · All ages

Walk through a historic railroad tunnel bored straight through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pitch dark, 55–65°F year-round, and genuinely dramatic. Bring a flashlight — accessible for all ages and one of the most unique walks in Virginia.

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Blue Ridge Tunnel
03
Humpback Rocks
📍 ~20 min · Moderate · 2 mi RT

The most popular hike on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. A steep but short climb to a rocky summit with one of the most dramatic 360° panoramas in Virginia. Sunrise and sunset hikes are legendary.

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Humpback Rocks
04
Spy Rock
📍 ~25 min · Moderate · 4 mi RT

A true Appalachian Trail gem — a bare granite perch with sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley, Three Ridges, and The Priest. The one locals bring out-of-state guests for the 'wow' moment.

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Spy Rock
05
Wintergreen Resort Trails
📍 Steps from your door · Easy to Moderate · 30+ miles

30+ miles of maintained trails right on the mountain — step out and hike. From gentle morning forest walks to ridge hikes with long views. Maps at the Nature Foundation on-mountain.

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Local knowledge
Before You Hit the Trail
Stay at Wintergreen Resort
Your Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat

All of these experiences are within 30 minutes of our properties. Book direct and save.

Blue Ridge Bliss
9 BR · 6 BA · Sleeps 24+
From $900 / night
Pleasant Point
6 BR · 4 BA · Sleeps 16+
From $400 / night
Quisi South
3 BR · 2 BA · Sleeps 7
From $150 / night