by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park in Harrisonburg is a joint effort of volunteers and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). The trail system offers three different levels of difficulty to appeal to a complete spectrum of runners, walkers and...
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
There are about 2 miles of trail around this fishing lake: a good spot for dog walking and bird watching. An access fee is required. Lake Shenandoah is located just a few miles east of Harrisonburg. Directions: Take left from Bruce St. onto Mason St. then right at the...
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
This hiking spot is filled with a variety of birds and butterflies, and is located just outside of Harrisonburg. Explore five miles of dirt hiking trail alongside Madison Run, with a gradual ascent from fire road gate at base of mountain to top at Skyline Drive. This...
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
About 10 miles southwest of Harrisonburg is a 173-acre state forest with a variety of hardwood species in the middle of pristine farmland, that date back to pre-Civil War days in Ottobine. There are approximately 3 miles of a near-level trail through the forest. This...
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
Located just outside of Harrisonburg, the Shenandoah National Park is a national treasure which includes the scenic 105-mile long Skyline Drive – a designated National Scenic Byway. The park lies along the crest of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, less than 90 miles...
