Hike Virginia North of US 60: 51 Hikes from the Allegheny Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay

From the craggy summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the soft shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia north of US 60 is an unparalleled region. The area is diverse and beautiful, and the plants and wildlife are varied and abundant. To truly see and appreciate the land’s natural wonders, a person should travel on foot.

In the eastern coastal plain, walk for miles upon quiet beaches, and see ...