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The best walks and hikes in Floyd County

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Want to go hiking in Floyd County to explore more of this corner of

Virginia? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Floyd County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Floyd County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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1. Rock Castle Gorge Loop Trail — Rocky Knob Recreation Area

17.3km

05:27

690m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Stiles Falls — Shawsville, Virginia

4.97km

01:27

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Smart View Trail loop — Smart View Recreation Area

4.67km

01:19

90m

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Knight & Johnston Trail — Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve

6.27km

01:53

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Rocky Knob loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

3.69km

01:07

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mabry Mill Historic Mill Area loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

607m

00:09

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Grassy Knoll Overlook loop from Meadows of Dan

5.76km

01:40

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Buffalo Mountain loop from Meadows of Dan

2.76km

01:06

150m

140m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Hiking loop from Kings Forest

6.39km

01:53

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Rock Castle Gorge – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Meadows of Dan

8.83km

02:37

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Floyd County

1. Rock Castle Gorge Loop Trail — Rocky Knob Recreation Area

2. Stiles Falls — Shawsville, Virginia

3. Smart View Trail loop — Smart View Recreation Area

4. Knight & Johnston Trail — Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve

5. Rocky Knob loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

6. Mabry Mill Historic Mill Area loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

7. Grassy Knoll Overlook loop from Meadows of Dan

8. Buffalo Mountain loop from Meadows of Dan

9. Hiking loop from Kings Forest

10. View of Rock Castle Gorge – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Meadows of Dan

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