The best walks and hikes in Botetourt County
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Virginia? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Botetourt County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Botetourt 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 21, 2025
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1. Apple Orchard Falls Trail — Blue Ridge Parkway
4.36km
01:34
280m
280m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Fallingwater Cascades Trail loop — Blue Ridge Parkway
2.19km
00:42
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
14
hikers
4. Flat Top Trail — Jefferson National Forest
8.06km
02:43
430m
430m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Mills Gap Overlook via Mineshaft Trail — Buchanan
23.6km
06:53
660m
650m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
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7. Tinker Mountain loop from New Castle
12.1km
03:54
530m
530m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
hikers
9. Fulhardt Shelter loop from Troutville
12.4km
03:47
430m
430m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. View of Roanoke at Night loop from Runaway Village
6.45km
02:02
270m
270m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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