Event Type : Outdoor Adventure

Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.

Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:

– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.

Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.

Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)

Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!

• Cost: $160 per person plus taxes.
• Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
• Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
• No refunds if guest arrives late for the event.
• Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
• Check in at front desk at Skyland (mile 41.7 & 42.5) to receive your participation voucher. Then meet your guide in front of the dining room building.

Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive). National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.  Featuring Venus, Late Orionids, Epsilon Geminids (2) & Southern Taurids (5 2P/Enke), Saturn, Neptune, Milky Way, Jupiter @ 9:30, Moon Last Qtr

Free to all park visitors. Telescopes will be provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars as well. A blanket, chair, and flashlight are also recommended.

Presentation is canceled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.

Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. 

Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.

Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:

– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.

Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.