Things to do in Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah Valley: The Best Outdoor Activities

June 13, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best top things to do in Shenandoah Valley, United States including Stony Man Mountain Hike, Bear Mountain Ziplines, Star B Stables, Royal Horseshoe Farm, Roanoke Mountain Adventures, Buzzard Rock North, The Seasons Spa at Mimslyn Inn, Cascades Golf Course at The Homestead, Hidden Valley Trail, Appalachian Adventures.
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1. Stony Man Mountain Hike

At Mile Marker 41.7 Turn off Skyline Drive To Skyland Upper Loop Inside Shenandoah National Park Stony Man Parking, Shenandoah National Park, Luray, VA +1 877-313-2586 http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/StonyMan/
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5.0 based on 448 reviews

Stony Man Mountain Hike

Reviewed By MarkUSNA1998 - Odessa, United States

After a much longer hike the day before, we wanted a shorter, easier one for our last day. Since this one is right next to Skyland where we we're staying, it was perfect. In short, it is easy to find the trail head, there was ample parking (at 10am), and it was a pretty easy hike up to the best view I have seen yet in the park. All in all I think it took is about an hour round trip, with about 15 minutes standing at the top. Highly recommended!

2. Bear Mountain Ziplines

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5.0 based on 158 reviews

Bear Mountain Ziplines

Go ahead, get carried away...at Bear Mountain Ziplines in Luray, VA. Our Mama Bear Zipline tour includes 7 ziplines, for a total of 2700 ft of line racing through the forest canopy at up to 35 miles an hour. The last 1000 ft stretch brings you out over a meadow to land on the tower above our 3-story Bear Scramble climbing wall. Your trip starts with a rustic ride up a mountain road behind the tractor, where you’ll get comfortable with the zipline safety gear and procedures on the training zipline. Our professional guides have all been trained according to Association of Challenge Course (ACCT) requirements. We can confidently offer a safe as well as invigorating experience. We also offer a Bear Scramble climbing wall. Scramble up our 3-story climbing wall to ring the bell at the top. Our wall has multiple ascent paths and accommodates two climbers at a time, so you can come with a group and race your friends to the top! Access to the wall is available in half-hour increments, giving users many chances to improve their times, or try out a trickier path up. We use a state-of-the-art auto-belay system, allowing climbers to use the wall unassisted and rappel down under supervision by our certified guides. Please note that participants must weigh between 70 and 250 lbs and be at least 8 years of age to participate in the Mama Bear Zipline tour. The Bear Scramble can accommodate guests who weigh between 50 and 300 lbs.

3. Star B Stables

2926 Barterbrook Rd, Staunton, VA 24401-6830 +1 540-885-8855 [email protected] http://www.starbstables.com/
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Star B Stables

Reviewed By 287sadafj

We were first time riders and the experience at star B stables was amazing. The guide was very nice and explained everything well. The horses were calm and very sweet. If you’re looking for a day out with family or friends, this is a great horseback riding place around. The pricing is very reasonable. I felt very safe in my experience and we all had a great time. Please give them a try. We’ll definitely be back soon!!

4. Royal Horseshoe Farm

509 Morgan Ford Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630-7482 +1 540-636-6375 http://royalhorseshoe.com/
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Royal Horseshoe Farm

Reviewed By MichaelDonna1996

We were so excited to be able to take the 1.5 hour trail ride! We had two adults and three teens/tweens in our group. This was a wish come true for our 11 year old! Charles met us at the barn and helped us get ready for the ride. The horses were beautiful! Kurt was a great trail guide and answered many questions along the way. We were so happy to have found the Royal Horseshoe Farm. The kids are already asking about a return trip!

5. Roanoke Mountain Adventures

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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Roanoke Mountain Adventures

Roanoke Mountain Adventures is here to support your outdoor adventures in the beautiful Roanoke region! RMA sells new and used outdoor gear of all kinds. Our consignment shop includes an ever-changing selection of high-quality equipment -- bikes, camping, kayaking, fishing, climbing, and more -- at unbeatable value. We also now carry a wide variety of essential outdoor gear, making RMA a one-stop outdoor shop! We also offer a variety of exciting rentals and outings. RMA rents casual bikes for riding the greenway as well as high-quality mountain bikes for tackling the local trails. We offer tubing and kayak outings on the lively and scenic Roanoke River. Other rental options include stand-up paddleboards, bouldering crash pads, and bear canisters!

6. Buzzard Rock North

Mountain Road /Rt 619, Front Royal, VA
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Buzzard Rock North

Reviewed By Great-latitude - Rockville, United States

Be sure to go the distance because the view is amazing. You will hike to a summit which has an awesome view but be sure to continue along the ridge to the actual buzzard rock location. Look for the path the continues upward (almost doubling back but climbing the ridge). Bring water. Oh, and yes, good luck with the parking.

7. The Seasons Spa at Mimslyn Inn

401 W Main St Located on the basement level of the hotel, Luray, VA 22835-1024 +1 540-539-1614 [email protected] http://www.mimslyninn.com/spa/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Seasons Spa at Mimslyn Inn

The Seasons Spa was started in 2009, and is located in beautiful downtown Luray. We hope to guide you through your healing journey whether you're traveling through the area and need to ease the tension from the drive or flight, or if your body needs deeper soft tissue healing perhaps from injury or fitness, we're here here to assist.

8. Cascades Golf Course at The Homestead

U.S. Route 220 Main Street, Hot Springs, VA 24445 +1 800-838-1766 [email protected] http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia/golf/cascades-course
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Cascades Golf Course at The Homestead

This 6,659-yard, William Flynn-designed golf course winds through Virginia's majestic Allegheny Mountains and is known for its gorgeous scenery and challenging layout.

Reviewed By sjclagg - Canton, United States

Great course, ton of history associated with it ! One of the most picturesque courses I have ever played. Building that houses the pro shop, is really neat and Lee ( the starter ) is a nice man with a ton of stories to share. A little pricey, but buck up and pay the money, you'll be glad you did !

9. Hidden Valley Trail

Hot Springs, VA
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Hidden Valley Trail

10. Appalachian Adventures

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4.5 based on 163 reviews

Appalachian Adventures

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