The best walks and hikes in Giles County
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Virginia? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Giles County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Giles 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 25, 2025
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1. Snake Root, Jacobs Ladder and May Apple Trail – Jefferson National Forest
10.1km
02:53
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Poverty Creek Trail – Jefferson National Forest
20.9km
05:37
260m
260m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Cascade Falls loop from Pembroke
5.95km
01:48
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. War Spur Overlook loop from Waiteville
4.22km
01:14
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Kelly Knob loop from Laurel Ridge
6.16km
01:56
220m
220m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. Pearis Mountain loop from Pearisburg
9.16km
03:14
530m
530m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7. Mountain Lake loop from Pembroke
3.06km
00:49
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8. May Apple Trail – Pandapas Pond loop from Laurel Ridge
6.10km
01:37
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Pandapas Pond – Wetlands Boardwalk loop from Laurel Ridge
1.68km
00:27
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Rice Field Shelter loop from Pearisburg
8.44km
02:40
360m
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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