Alleghany Highlands of Virginia

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Alleghany Highlands of Virginia

Exceptional outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, 2 charming downtowns, historic sites, & more!

The Alleghany Highlands of Virginia offers visitors more than sites to see. It's a genuine escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to a friendly and relaxing community where we celebrate the arts, embrace our historic past and have a passion for our beautiful outdoors. Whether you visit for a day, a weekend or longer, you'll discover why life in the Alleghany Highlands is like nowhere e

lse in Virginia. Explore the untouched wilderness of the Alleghany Highlands on more than 100 miles of trails. There are short trails for a quick walk in the woods to longer trails for an overnight backpacking trip. Some trails are just for hikers, while many others are available for biking and horseback riding. Get all the information you need and a handy trail guide at www.alleghanyhighlandstrails.com

Families flock to the Alleghany Highlands to paddle, swim and fish in our rivers, streams and lakes. The Alleghany Highlands Blueway combines the Jackson and Cowpasture Rivers and Lake Moomaw and Lake Douthat into one amazing outdoor recreation asset. Get maps, trip planning advice, safety tips and information on outfitters at www.alleghanyhighlandsblueway.com

02/08/2025

Recent heavy rains have Falling Spring Falls really flowing! 🌊

02/04/2025

It was a beautiful 60 degree day here in the Alleghany Highlands today! Take some time this week to enjoy the outdoors while the weather is warm!☀

📍 Nichols K**b Rich Patch Road
📸 Darren Seay

02/03/2025

February in the Alleghany Highlands is known for incredible sunsets!🌄

📸Gavin Dressler
📍South Covington

01/27/2025

A (still) snowy and slightly frozen Falling Spring Falls captured over the weekend ❄

📸: Darren Seay

01/24/2025

☁️January On North Mountain☁️

📍North Mountain
📸TwentySix Photography

Plan your next Winter Adventure to the Alleghany Highlands at:
https://visitalleghanyhighlands.com/

01/21/2025

❄️Eastbound Through The Snow❄️

📸: Gavin Dressler

Plan your next Winter Adventure to the Alleghany Highlands!
https://visitalleghanyhighlands.com/

01/16/2025

Douthat State Park looking beautiful covered in snow ❄️

Our dam spillway in the snow on Jan. 12, 2025. ❄️ Explore Douthat’s 43 miles of trails around the frozen lake, but before visiting, download the free Avenza app.

Trail signage/blaze colors are being updated currently, so until further notice, please be sure to follow the trail names, NOT the blaze colors. Avenza maps will show you your location as you venture. 🗺️

🤳 Photo by Tina Eisenhower Carter. Thanks to all visitors for sharing your park views with us!

01/14/2025

What’s a snow storm without a Humpback Bridge photo? 😍❄️

📸: Tripp Curry

Plan your winter getaway today at visitalleghanyhighlands.com

01/11/2025

A couple more inches of snow overnight led to some incredible views at Falling Spring Falls this morning ❄️

📸: Greg Persinger

01/10/2025

Great winter shot of the snow covered mountains captured from the Route 220 overlook just below Falling Spring Falls ❄️

📸: Bonnie Keyser

01/08/2025

An incredible January sunset shining a light on the region's snow covered mountains 😍🏔

Photo captured last evening by talented local photographer, Gavin Dressler 📸

01/07/2025

Good morning from a snowy Alleghany Highlands❄️

📍: Clifton Forge
📸: Doug Houtz

01/06/2025

Snow day! Send us all of your Alleghany Highlands snow photos ❄️

01/04/2025

Imagine waking up & getting to see views like this! ❄️

"Snowy January Morning"
📸: W. Curry Photography

01/03/2025

Virginia Living Magazine's annual Best of Virginia contest is officially open! There are several of your favorite Alleghany Highlands businesses/organizations that have been nominated! 🙌 Help them bring home the title of Best in Virginia by voting at the link below!

Our region's businesses/organizations are listed under the "Shenandoah Valley" category.

Choose the Best Today!⁠
⁠
Best of Virginia Readers' Survey 2025 is officially open! Vote for all your favorite businesses around the state in 107 different categories.⁠
⁠https://best-of-virginia-2025--valivingmag.contest.vote
⁠

01/02/2025

With several inches of snow in the forecast this weekend, we have our fingers crossed for some incredible winter views like this!🤞🌨❄️

📍: Cowpasture River
📸: Angie Hinebaugh

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Covington, VA
24426

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Lake Moomaw | Explore The Alleghany Highlands Blueway

Although water levels are currently lower than normal due to a dry summer season, Lake Moomaw's emerald waters are still as beautiful as ever.✨ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁: https://visitalleghanyhighlands.com/uniquely-alleghany/alleghany-highlands-blueway/explore-the-blueway/ 📍Cole’s Point Beach, Lake Moomaw, VA #UniquelyAlleghany #LoveVA #VAMountains #vacationstartswithva Virginia is for Lovers Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 | 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗔

🌳🌿 Discover the 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗔! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿, perfect for a 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 or 𝙡𝙚𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙜. Enjoy the serene river views and a refreshing escape just a few minutes away from the heart of downtown Covington. 👣🌳🌞 📍: Paper Trail at The Jackson River Sports Complex | Covington VA Covington Parks & Recreation Jackson River Sports Complex - Covington, VA #UniquelyAlleghany #urbantrails #LoveVA #VAMountains

Hidden Urban Sensory Trail in Clifton Forge VA

Discover the 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲! 🌿✨ Cross the charming foot bridge and explore a lush path filled with 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀, 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Perfect for all ages, this Urban Trail engages all seven senses, offering a one-of-a-kind experience. You won't want to miss out on this hidden gem! 🌼👣 📍: Smith Creek Sensory Trail | Clifton Forge VA #UniquelyAlleghany #urbantrails #LoveVA #VAMountains

Humpback Bridge | Oldest Remaining Humpback Bridge in VA

Discover the magic of our cherished landmark, Humpback Bridge. The only bridge of it's kind remaining in the United States, right here in The Alleghany Highlands.🌉✨ Come see for yourself: https://visitalleghanyhighlands.com/humpback-bridge/ Virginia is for Lovers #UniquelyAlleghany #LoveVA #VAMountains