The best walks and hikes in Floyd County
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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: October 4, 2025
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1. Rock Castle Gorge Loop Trail — Rocky Knob Recreation Area
17.3km
05:27
690m
690m
Expert 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
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
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
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5. Rocky Knob loop — Blue Ridge Parkway
3.69km
01:07
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
21
hikers
7. Buffalo Mountain loop from Meadows of Dan
2.76km
01:07
140m
150m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
20
hikers
8. Hiking loop from Kings Forest
6.39km
01:52
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
hikers
9. View of Rock Castle Gorge – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Meadows of Dan
8.83km
02:37
260m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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