Park: Shenandoah National Park
Location - Virginia
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Shenandoah Activities
Swimming
Swimming is permitted in all the streams in Shenandoah. Swim at your own risk
Swimming is permitted in all the streams in Shenandoah. Swim at your own risk
Hang Gliding
Hang gliders at Shenandoah may be launched from authorized sites only: two in the north and one in the central area of the park. A Hang Gliding Special Use Permit is required. Contact the Park Communications Center in advance for an application. Permission from landowners must be obtained to land on private property below the cliff edge. To make a launch, you must have a rating of Hang 3.
Hang gliders at Shenandoah may be launched from authorized sites only: two in the north and one in the central area of the park. A Hang Gliding Special Use Permit is required. Contact the Park Communications Center in advance for an application. Permission from landowners must be obtained to land on private property below the cliff edge. To make a launch, you must have a rating of Hang 3.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding on designated trails is a wonderful way to get around. Guided trail rides, one hour and two-and-a-half hours in length, depart from Skyland Stables throughout the day from April through October. The stables are lo-cated near Skyland. You must be at least 4'10" to ride horses, but pony rides are available for smaller children.
Horseback riding on designated trails is a wonderful way to get around. Guided trail rides, one hour and two-and-a-half hours in length, depart from Skyland Stables throughout the day from April through October. The stables are lo-cated near Skyland. You must be at least 4'10" to ride horses, but pony rides are available for smaller children.
Biking
Cycling is permitted only on the Skyline Drive and on paved roads in developed areas. Bikes are forbidden on backcountry trails and fire roads. Cyclists must comply with all applicable traffic regulations and stay well to the right side of the road. Since the Skyline Drive is a two-lane, two-way roadway and does not have bike paths, cyclists must ride single file. In fog and during other periods of low visibility, each cycle must have a white light on the front wheel and a red light or red reflector on the back of the bike.
Cycling is permitted only on the Skyline Drive and on paved roads in developed areas. Bikes are forbidden on backcountry trails and fire roads. Cyclists must comply with all applicable traffic regulations and stay well to the right side of the road. Since the Skyline Drive is a two-lane, two-way roadway and does not have bike paths, cyclists must ride single file. In fog and during other periods of low visibility, each cycle must have a white light on the front wheel and a red light or red reflector on the back of the bike.
Fishing
All streams except Ragged Run, Dry Run and One-Mile Run are open for catch and release recreational fishing, unless specifically designated open for consumptive use (approximately 25 streams open for harvest). Size and creel limits for other game fish species follow Virginia regulations. A Virginia fishing license is required for those 16 and older.
All streams except Ragged Run, Dry Run and One-Mile Run are open for catch and release recreational fishing, unless specifically designated open for consumptive use (approximately 25 streams open for harvest). Size and creel limits for other game fish species follow Virginia regulations. A Virginia fishing license is required for those 16 and older.