Handley is a region offering diverse landscapes suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The area provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking. Its varied terrain makes it an accessible destination for those seeking active experiences in nature.
Handley offers a number of routes for outdoor enthusiasts. More than 37,000 visitors have explored the area, sharing their experiences which result in an average rating of 4.5 out…
80
Routes
4.7
(138)
Average rating
1401
People visited

4.9
(8)
30
hikers
6.68km
01:56
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(58)
309
hikers
11.5km
03:16
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
44
hikers
5.75km
01:40
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
66
hikers
7.10km
02:02
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
94
riders
42.5km
01:47
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
26.1km
01:02
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
24.3km
00:58
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
58.1km
02:20
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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67
runners
14.0km
01:30
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

57
runners
11.7km
01:14
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
15.1km
01:44
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
10.8km
01:09
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
22
riders
48.6km
02:32
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
8
riders
39.0km
02:28
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
68.5km
03:40
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
48.6km
02:48
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
9
riders
24.7km
01:29
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
20.0km
01:10
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
33.0km
01:58
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
47.7km
02:52
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Handley offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 9 routes with an average rating of 4.54 stars from more than 37,000 visitors.
Yes, Handley provides options for various skill levels. Users can find routes specifically categorized as Easy hikes around Handley. More general hiking information is available in the Hiking around Handley guide.
Handley offers several routes suitable for road cycling. Cyclists can explore options detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Handley guide. The region has 8 recorded road cycling routes.
Yes, mountain biking opportunities are available in Handley. Information and routes for this activity can be found in the MTB Trails around Handley guide.
Handley features various paths suitable for jogging and running. Users can consult the Running Trails around Handley guide for specific routes. The Green Circle Trail in Winchester, VA, offers a 6-mile (9.7 km) loop.
The Handley region encompasses diverse landscapes. In West Virginia, trails often follow rivers like the Clear Fork and Elk River through forested areas. The Virginia portion, part of the Shenandoah Valley, features the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains and the Shenandoah River.
Handley is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 37,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 9 routes have received an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from 1,884 ratings.
Yes, the Handley area in West Virginia is known for its rail trails. Examples include the Clear Fork Rail Trail, the Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail-Trail, and the Elk River Trail, which offer scenic routes along rivers.
Near the Handley area in Virginia, outdoor enthusiasts can access Shenandoah National Park, which includes sections of the Appalachian Trail, and the George Washington National Forest, offering extensive hiking trails.
For those interested in touring cycling, Handley offers suitable routes. A dedicated guide, Cycling around Handley, provides details on touring options. The region has 1 recorded touring cycling route.
The Clear Fork Rail Trail, located near Handley, West Virginia, is approximately 4.9 miles (7.9 km) long. It follows an abandoned CSX rail line along the Clear Fork River.
Yes, the Handley Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in West Virginia provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and hunting. It also offers 13 tent or trailer campsites for visitors.

