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  Come experience the beauty of Shenandoah National Park firsthand and explore miles of trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Our Outdoor Guided Adventure Programs offer a variety of hikes that range from easy to difficult. These Adventure experiences are led by the certified, licensed Shenandoah Mountain Guides. Learn more about the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

Gear Needed:

• Layered clothing
• Good hiking boots or athletic shoes
• Small backpack for water bottle, sandwich and clothing that you might discard after warming up.
• Rain poncho

1-Day Hiking Programs
$74 per person

*NOTE:  Hiking destination determined by Shenandoah Mountain Guides based on seasonality and participants.  Call for hiking details.

Waterfalls & Wildflowers hike
Within Shenandoah National Park, there is a multitude of trails off the main road and footpath (Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail)...almost 400 miles worth - that are rarely explored by the average guest. Each day hike will be to a destination area that is significant because of its natural beauty and/or cultural significance. Waterfalls and wildflowers are two environments for which Shenandoah is famous. Waterfalls, mountain summits, abandoned communities - each hike will be selected with the season and weather conditions in mind. As with all travel into pristine areas, Leave No Trace travel will be emphasized. (All participants will receive LNT awareness training). Lunch is provided. Supportive walking shoes are a must and hiking poles are recommended.  Don't forget your camera!

Back Country & Mountain Summit hike
These trips features hiking along selected segments of the Appalachian Trail for views, accessibility and proximity to Big Meadows. Day one trek is from south to north and is a nicely rolling section of the AT topping out at 3812 ft (Hazeltop Mountain) and is a bit over 5 miles in length. A side trail to the scenic Lewis Spring Falls is an unforgettable finish to a day of hiking.  Another trek is from north to south summitting the highest peak in the park (Hawksbill) along the way, offering 360 degree views and always present breezes.

Rock Climbing/Rappelling
$84.00 per person

This program is designed to be an Introductory through Intermediate level program in rock climbing and rappelling, with Little Stony Man cliffs providing an unforgettable environment for learning. Includes lunch and all required gear. The instructors/guides average 15 years experience in teaching climbing, are EMTs and are full-time teachers and guides (not seasonal).They teach the rock climbing classes at regional colleges and universities and on a national level, certifying instructors for various youth organizations. The climbing programs are not extraordinarily physically demanding, but they can be psychologically challenging. All participants should bring a camera for this exciting and unforgettable program!

Twilight Hikes at Big Meadows Lodge
$10 per adult
$8 children 12 and under

Easy to enjoy, these evening hikes feature the natural world as it settles into evening. Hiking out into the 'big meadow' at dusk through the dramatic changing colors of the mountain sky and, eventually, the incredible spread of the summer night sky with its multitude of stars...(at 3,500 ft, you are high above the haze and light pollution of the mid Atlantic) truly an unforgettable experience. A jacket is definitely recommended, even following the warmest summer day, and a small flashlight can also be helpful.

Privately Arranged Guided Hikes/ Programs
Individuals and Groups

Available at Skyland Resort or Big Meadows Lodge. Private guiding for individuals and groups can be arranged for all of the above programming plus programming in some of the more unique areas in the region. Private opportunities are not limited to the scheduled dates, but do require a minimum of two weeks advance scheduling.

Examples include:

Rock climbing on Old Rag Mountain
Rock climbing at times other than the scheduled dates
Rock climbing on the nearby Massanutten Mountain
Two and three day backcountry trips (backpacking)