Best trails near Charlottesville

68 trails · 68 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Charlottesville, Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 68 trails · best 15 shown on the map
R⛰
Rivanna Trail Loop
#1 Rivanna Trail Loop
0.5 mi away
Why 63: intrinsic quality
63Solid
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Rivanna Trail (RTF)
#2 Rivanna Trail (RTF)
0.3 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
R⛰
Rivanna River Trail
#3 Rivanna River Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
S⛰
Saunders-Monticello Trail
#4 Saunders-Monticello Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
L⛰
Lewis Mountain Loop
#5 Lewis Mountain Loop
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
P⛰
Perimeter Loop
#6 Perimeter Loop
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Reactor Trail
#7 Reactor Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
O⛰
O-Hill Black Loop
#8 O-Hill Black Loop
1.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H⛰
Hickory Ridge Trail
#9 Hickory Ridge Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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McKinney Trail
#10 McKinney Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Old Reservoir Road Connector
#11 Old Reservoir Road Connector
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Water Spout
#12 Water Spout
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Coal Tower Trail
#13 Coal Tower Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
O⛰
O-Hill Fire Road
#14 O-Hill Fire Road
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P⛰
Poplar Ridge
#15 Poplar Ridge
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Charlottesville

The Charlottesville area has 68 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Charlottesville

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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