Great trail network regions in the Mid Atlantic (US)?

https://imgur.com/a/HXssEch

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/53136416

I've done the vast majority of my hiking in north-central PA, and even after moving away I keep going back because of the incredible trail network. It's always possible to put together an worthwhile loop of any distance you want, from 2-200 miles (attached screenshot of my day hikes in the area as evidence).

I'd like to break my pattern and explore more areas, particularly Virginia. Any specific forest/area in VA (or the rest of the Mid Atlantic) with a comparably dense and extensive trail network?

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trailnotfound@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y

Looks like the overwhelming consensus (of me) agrees that PA had the best trail network in the region.

MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in VA have an amazing network that rivals PA - especially around the Mount Rogers/Grayson Highlands area where you can piece together loops using the AT, Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, and tons of connector trails while seeing wild ponies along the way!