11 Hiking Trails near Washington and Lee University
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St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
21.2 miles NEBlue-green water and unique low rock formations set the scene at this cascading waterfall swimming hole in St. Mary's Wilderness — a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike through George Washington National Forest.
Hike, SwimBullpasture Gorge
Williamsville, Virginia
30.4 miles NBullpasture Gorge is a wild and beautiful river canyon in the remote western highlands of Virginia, where the Bullpasture River carves a dramatic gorge through Highland County near Williamsville. A...
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Whitewater
Coles Point Day Use Area
Hot Springs
30.6 miles WForest Service day use area on the south end of Lake Moomaw near Gathright Dam, with a small sand swim beach, boat ramps and picnic shelters. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, $5 per vehicle.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
32.8 miles EA quick 1.2-mile hike along Paul's Creek leads to a cascading waterfall and a natural water slide — stones smoothed by the water let visitors slide right into the swimming hole below.
Hike, Swim
North River Gap
Mount Solon, Virginia
42.4 miles NA free recreation area with an easy 2.4-mile river gorge hike through lush forest, a wading and swimming spot in the North River, and primitive campsites for $5 a night.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
43.8 miles NETwo small lakes with sandy beaches, miles of forested hiking and mountain biking trails, a sand volleyball pit, and a playground — all in an eight-acre valley park near Crozet, Virginia.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
43.9 miles NETowering vertical limestone formations draped in trees and vines, with shallow river swimming holes, 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a well-equipped 135-site campground.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
44.7 miles NEAn 11-mile loop starting and ending at Sugar Hollow Reservoir, passing Blue Hole and Rip Rap swimming holes — a hiker's way to combine challenge with a cool dip in Shenandoah.
Hike, Swim 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
45.6 miles NEA 50-foot, mountain-fed swimming hole on a difficult 10-mile Shenandoah Valley loop that also passes Chimney Rock and a scenic waterfall — cold, clear, and worth the effort.
Hike, Swim
Blue Bend Recreation Area
White Sulphur Springs
45.7 miles WA free swimming hole on a wide bend of Anthony Creek at a 1930s CCC-built Forest Service recreation area in the Monongahela National Forest, about 12 miles north of White Sulphur Springs.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Smith Mountain Lake Beach
Huddleston
48.9 miles SThe public swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, a 500-foot sand beach on Virginia's second largest freshwater lake, guarded from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Virginia State Parks charges $7 per vehicle to park, plus a separate swim
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Swim
