• Visitors bask in a golden sunset at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center in Shenandoah National Park

    Shenandoah

    National Park Virginia

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  • Vehicle Fuel Available at Big Meadows ONLY!

    Vehicle fuel is only available at Big Meadows (mile 52). Gas service has been discontinued at the Loft and Elkwallow areas.

  • Attention Hikers!

    There has been an outbreak of Norovirus among Appalachian Trail (A.T.) hikers. For information about how to protect yourself click here. More »

Horseback Riding

Shenandoah National Park visitors enjoy a scenic splendor as they experience a ride on horseback through the park.
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Guided Trail Rides

Spring through fall, you may arrange for a guided trail ride leaving from Skyland. View the schedules at - DNC Parks & Resorts at Shenandoah, Inc., (official park concessioner).

Bringing Your Own Horse

Shenandoah National Park offers over 180 miles of trails open to horse use. Some of these trails are relatively smooth, wide, gravel paths, while others are steep, narrow, rocky mountain trails that will challenge the experienced horse and rider.

Whether you are new to this area, or are looking for a new place to ride, this website plus a good map will get you started on your Shenandoah adventure. Click here for more information on how and where to ride your horse .

 

Did You Know?

The lineal white markings on this spotted skunk run both horizontal and vertical.

Shenandoah National Park may be one of the few places where you could see a spotted skunk sitting under a gray birch tree. The spotted skunk is at the northern part of its range while the gray birch is at the southern part of its range.