Shenandoah National Park Horses and Riding Travel Guide

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Shenandoah National Park Horses and Riding Travel Tips

By Paul Elliott

  • Riding a horse is a great way to explore the scenic variety of Shenandoah National Park—and get some exercise. The park's designated horse trails are well marked (yellow blazes), well maintained, and offer 180 miles of equestrian delight.
  • Take one of the leisurely guided trail rides in the central part of the park offered daily—weather permitting—by Skyland Stables. Choose either the one-hour ride or the 2.5-hour ride. Alternatively, treat your children to a pony ride for 15 or 30 minutes.
  • If you have a horse and trailer, plan and take your own trail rides. Check with the park before you set off about the easy-to-find trail access points and applicable regulations. Then head on out, but count on being back by nightfall.
  • To make the most of your equestrian forays, consult the park's excellent list of suggested trail rides and then get going. One option: the 15-mile Rose River out-and-back, on which even your horse will get to see a waterfall.

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  • I'm taking the grands to the Shenandoah area of VA, staying @ Bryce Resort. The youngest has recently learned to ride a bike. I'm looking for info about bike rentals (cruiser as opposed to mtn. bike) in the Bentonville area. I'm thinking leisurely ride in Shenandoah River State Park. Suggestions and words of wisdom qukk bw greatly appreciated.
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Hotels

Skyland Resort

Mile 41.7 Skyline Drive
Luray, VA 22835 Map

Distance: 11.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Big Meadows Lodge

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Mile 51.0 Skyline Drive
Luray, VA 22835 Map

Distance: 3.2 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Hampton Inn Front Royal, VA

9800 Winchester Road
Front Royal, VA 22630 Map

Distance: 34.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Skyline Drive

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Distance: 3.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Skyline Drive runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in... Read More
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Massanutten Trail

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c/o Lee Ranger District, 109 Molineau Road
Edinburg, Virginia 22824

Distance: 16.8 mi. (from destination center)

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The Massanutten Mountain is a 50-mile-long, six-mile-wide mountain range of ancient sandstone... Read More

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North Mountain Trail

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c/o North River Ranger District, 401 Oakwood Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

Distance: 27.7 mi. (from destination center)

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The North Mountain Trail offers hikers an opportunity for solitude and spectacular views as it... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Shenandoah National Park

Distance (mi.)
Washington Dulles International Airport 62.3 map
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport 80.2 map
Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field 92.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Shenandoah National Park

Distance (mi.)
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport 25.4 map
Staunton Shenandoah Valley Airport 29.3 map
Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field 90.5 map

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