Blacksburg, Virginia · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Blacksburg
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Our top picks are Huckleberry Trail, Deerfield Trail and Heritage Community Park and Natural Area.
These Blacksburg-area picks are listed on official Town of Blacksburg, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, or New River Land Trust pages. Trail access and hours can vary by site; the Town says its greenways are open from sunrise to sunset.
201 Clay Street SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
The Huckleberry Trail is an asphalt-paved bike and pedestrian path that runs from the Blacksburg library toward the New River Mall. The Town’s listing notes distance markers every half mile.
Best for: paved walking and biking
1200 Deerfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Deerfield Trail is a paved trail through creekside thickets, meadows, ponds, wetlands, and hardwood forest. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources lists it as a 0.8-mile trail with hiking and biking access.
Best for: short walk and wildlife viewing
Free · 2300 Glade Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Heritage Community Park and Natural Area is a 169-acre natural area with walking and biking trails. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources describes its meadows, streambeds, marshes, and floodplain, and reports that more than 175 bird species have been documented there.
Best for: hiking and birding
2650 Meadowbrook Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Gateway Park has walking and biking trails, including a hiking, biking, and horseback trail. The Town says the trail provides legal access to Jefferson National Forest and identifies a gazebo on the property.
Best for: hiking and forest access
1087 Jennelle Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Ellett Valley Recreational Area has a bike and walking trail on a 109-acre property. The Town describes the trail as a vigorous one-mile loop with varied terrain and benches.
Best for: loop walk with varied terrain
2701 Meadowbrook Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Skills Bike Park is a town-listed bike park with walking and biking trails. The Town’s listing also notes parking and shelters.
Best for: mountain biking
200 Clay Street SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Marcia’s Park is a small downtown park at the terminus of the Huckleberry Trail. Its flower gardens, brook flowing into Stroubles Creek, and hardwood shade trees are described by the Town.
Best for: a short downtown stroll
1225 Brook Circle, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Brookfield Village Park is a 12-acre town park with a walking and biking trail. The Town listing also notes a playground and gazebo.
Best for: walking and biking with children
Trailhead parking at the intersection of Glade Road and Meadowbrook Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Brush Mountain Park is a forest park with almost 16 miles of multi-use trails across its open properties. The New River Land Trust lists trail access at McDonald Hollow and Stonecutters Hollow, and asks visitors to stay on open trails because construction continues on other parts.
Best for: multi-use forest trails and mountain biking