Virginia, USA • 1222 miles
The “Virginia Nature Triathlon” is a remarkable Virginia-based adventure that challenges participants to hike 560 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, paddle the 340-mile length of the James River, and cycle the 217-mile portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and the 150-mile Skyline Drive through scenic Shenandoah National Park.
Inspired by Senator Tim Kaine’s personal journey and recounted experiences in his book ‘Walk Ride Paddle,’ this guide offers detailed maps, essential tips, and strategic advice to navigate these diverse and stunning routes. Designed for adventurers of all levels, from seasoned long-distance adventurers to day-trippers, the guide promises an unforgettable journey through Virginia’s most captivating natural landscapes.
US $29.99
Virginia, USA • 1222 miles
The “Virginia Nature Triathlon” is a remarkable Virginia-based adventure that challenges participants to hike 560 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, paddle the 340-mile length of the James River, and cycle the 217-mile portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and the 150-mile Skyline Drive through scenic Shenandoah National Park. Inspired by Senator Tim Kaine’s personal journey and recounted experiences in his book ‘Walk Ride Paddle,’ this guide offers detailed maps, essential tips, and strategic advice to navigate these diverse and stunning routes. Designed for adventurers of all levels, from seasoned long-distance adventurers to day-trippers, the guide promises an unforgettable journey through Virginia’s most captivating natural landscapes.
US $29.99

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The “Virginia Nature Triathlon” is a remarkable Virginia-based adventure that challenges participants to hike 560 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, paddle the 340-mile length of the James River, and cycle the 217-mile portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and the 150-mile Skyline Drive through scenic Shenandoah National Park.
Inspired by Senator Tim Kaine’s personal journey and recounted experiences in his book ‘Walk Ride Paddle,’ this guide offers detailed maps, essential tips, and strategic advice to navigate these diverse and stunning routes. Designed for adventurers of all levels, from seasoned long-distance adventurers to day-trippers, the guide promises an unforgettable journey through Virginia’s most captivating natural landscapes.
$29.99
The Appalachian Trail is the “Walk” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. This 560-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail stretches from the Virginia-North Carolina border up to the Virginia border with West Virginia, where the AT goes along the West Virginia-Maryland border and then into the town of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
Also available as two sections of the AT Guide:
AT: Southern Virginia $9.99
AT: Northern Virginia $9.99
Skyline Drive is part of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. This 105.5-mile scenic highway follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park from Front Royal down to the southern end of the national park. At that points it meets up with the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is the other half of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. Skyline Drive is part of the National Park Service system.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
FREE
The Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. This meandering 217-mile portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches from the Virginia-North Carolina border near the Blue Ridge Music Center, up to the southern end of Shenandoah National Park, where it meets Skyline Drive (which is the other half of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon). The Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the National Park Service system.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
FREE
The James River is Virginia’s largest river, flowing across the entire state. It begins in the mountains at the confluence of the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers and ends at the Chesapeake Bay. The James is Virginia’s largest tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. It is 340 miles long and is fed by 25,000 miles of tributaries, which makes it one of the longest rivers in America that begins and ends in the same state. Paddling the James offers a variety of experiences from flat-water canoeing to whitewater rafting and from rural to urban. The Falls of the James at Richmond drop 105 feet over seven miles. This offers a Class I to Class V whitewater rafting experience, and represents the only white water that cuts through the heart of an urban area.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
Also available as a stand-alone purchase. $14.99
Included in purchase
The “Virginia Nature Triathlon” is a remarkable Virginia-based adventure that challenges participants to hike 560 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, paddle the 340-mile length of the James River, and cycle the 217-mile portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and the 150-mile Skyline Drive through scenic Shenandoah National Park.
Inspired by Senator Tim Kaine’s personal journey and recounted experiences in his book ‘Walk Ride Paddle,’ this guide offers detailed maps, essential tips, and strategic advice to navigate these diverse and stunning routes. Designed for adventurers of all levels, from seasoned long-distance adventurers to day-trippers, the guide promises an unforgettable journey through Virginia’s most captivating natural landscapes.
$29.99
The Appalachian Trail is the “Walk” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. This 560-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail stretches from the Virginia-North Carolina border up to the Virginia border with West Virginia, where the AT goes along the West Virginia-Maryland border and then into the town of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
Also available as two sections of the AT Guide:
AT: Southern Virginia $9.99
AT: Northern Virginia $9.99
Skyline Drive is part of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. This 105.5-mile scenic highway follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park from Front Royal down to the southern end of the national park. At that points it meets up with the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is the other half of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. Skyline Drive is part of the National Park Service system.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
FREE
The Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon. This meandering 217-mile portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches from the Virginia-North Carolina border near the Blue Ridge Music Center, up to the southern end of Shenandoah National Park, where it meets Skyline Drive (which is the other half of the “Ride” portion of the Virginia Nature Triathlon). The Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the National Park Service system.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
FREE
The James River is Virginia’s largest river, flowing across the entire state. It begins in the mountains at the confluence of the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers and ends at the Chesapeake Bay. The James is Virginia’s largest tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. It is 340 miles long and is fed by 25,000 miles of tributaries, which makes it one of the longest rivers in America that begins and ends in the same state. Paddling the James offers a variety of experiences from flat-water canoeing to whitewater rafting and from rural to urban. The Falls of the James at Richmond drop 105 feet over seven miles. This offers a Class I to Class V whitewater rafting experience, and represents the only white water that cuts through the heart of an urban area.
Included in the Virginia Nature Triathlon Bundle.
Also available as a stand-alone purchase. $14.99
About Our Partners
This guide was prepared with the cooperation of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, James River Association, The Shenandoah National Park Trust, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

About the Author: Senator Tim Kaine
“In 2019, Tim Kaine—Virginia Senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate—commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public office by undertaking a three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state. His chronicle of the journey became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and more.
Walk, Ride, Paddle is a captivating and compelling memoir of one man’s physical journey through the Virginia wilderness—but it is also a unique and ultimately optimistic perspective on these pivotal moments in history, offering inspiration, wisdom, and hope.”
– Harper Horizon, Publisher




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