Massanutten Resort

Hiking

Massanutten’s Western Slope offers more than thirty miles of trails for the outdoor enthusiast. Trail maps are available at the Mountain Bike Center, Concierge Desk, and Family Adventure Park. A Resort Recreation Pass, Gold Card or Resort Employee ID is required for all trail use.

Bring at least 16 oz. of water per person.
Wearing sneakers or hiking boots is recommended.

Please Note: Due to hunting season, the Kaylor's Knob, Ridge, and other Western Slope trails are closed from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset Monday - Saturday from November 1 – January 8 except on Sundays.

Guided Hikes

Arboretum Nature Walk* (Easy)
Tuesdays | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Meet @ Hopkins Cabin
Ages 2+ | $5 | Wander through the Arboretum as we discover early spring wildflowers, native trees, and for the younger guests, creepy crawlies, toads and salamanders.

Nature Sketching Walk* (Easy)
Wednesdays | 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Meet @ Hopkins Cabin
Ages 8+ | $10 | Participants will be led through several drawing exercises before hitting the trail. Camper stools, special paper and drawing supplies provided.

Reserve Here

*Advance sign-up required for this activity. To sign-up, call 540.289.4978 or book online.

Kaylor’s Knob Trail

Moderate | Blue Blazes - 1.5 miles (each way)
The northern counterpart to the Ridge Trail is rough and rocky. Kaylor’s Knob marks the turnaround point for this breathtaking out-and-back trail.
The trailhead is located across the street from the Overlook parking area.
Please Note: Due to hunting season, this trail and the other Western Slope trails are closed from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset Monday - Saturday from November 1 – January 8 except on Sundays.

Ridge Trail

If you’re looking to access one of the best views Massanutten has to offer via your own two feet, look no further than the Massanutten Ridge Trail. This 4.5-mile, moderately trafficked out-and-back, offers stellar views of the nearby ski area and the mountains surrounding Massanutten. To access the trailhead, start at the parking lot at the end of Del Webb Drive.

For an added bonus, consider timing your hike with a sunrise or a sunset and be sure to come prepared with sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water!

Difficult | Blue Blazes - 2.25 miles (each way)
Beginning at the wooden steps above the Overlook, this scenic trail winds along Massanutten’s rough and rocky ridge and joins the access road near the ski slopes. The trail’s turnaround point features a magnificent panorama overlooking our ski slopes.
Please Note: Due to hunting season, this trail and the other Western Slope trails are closed from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset Monday - Saturday from November 1 – January 8 except on Sundays.

Rockingham Springs Arboretum

Easy
A leisurely walk with quiet places to sit and relax. Stroll along and enjoy a variety of beautiful trees and plant life.
Open all year round!

Walking Paths

JEL Walking Path

Open year-around

Golf Cart Paths

The Golf Cart Paths are closed for recreational use during golf operational hours.
Call for hours at both golf courses. Resort ext 65041 or ext 5041.

Geocaching

Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to exercise both your mind and body? Try geocaching ("jee-oh-cash-ing"), the fast-growing sport that's akin to a modern-day treasure hunt.

Instead of a worn map marked with an X, you use a GPS receiver, a set of coordinates and clues that will lead you to a cache of goodies hidden at that location. Massanutten is home to many geocaches, so what are you waiting for?

Learn more about geocaching and find a cache near you by visiting www.geocaching.com.