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Shenandoah National Park
Ranger Programs
A ranger shows a young hiker how to read the information on a stone trailmarker during a Ranger Program.
NPS John F. Mitchell

Explore Shenandoah with a Ranger

Ranger-guided programs give visitors the opportunity to explore the wonders of the park with a Ranger. Programs are offered in spring, summer, and fall.

Discover the many stories of Shenandoah's past, take a walk through the splendor of a unique mountain meadow, or learn about the many animals and plants that thrive in Shenandoah National Park.

Summer Programs (See table below):
May 24 - September 1
Click here for a printable schedule. 

Fall Programs:
September 2 - October 26
Click here for a printable schedule.

 

SUMMER RANGER PROGRAMS
May 24 - September 1

  • A = indicates an accessible program
  • Programs will be cancelled in the event of lightning or extreme weather.
  • Pets are not permitted on programs.
  • Bring water and wear appropriate shoes for hikes.

Dickey Ridge
mile 4.7

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

Terrace Talk –10 minutes Topics vary. Dickey Ridge Visitor Center. 

A

Check at Information Desk for Talk Schedule.

Skyland Area
mile 41.7 and 42.5

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

Discovery Walk – 1 hr. Meet at Skyland Amphitheater.

 

9:30 am

 

 

9:30 am

 

 

 

Stony Man Hike – 1.6 miles. 2 hrs. Meet at Stony Man Trailhead (mile 41.7).

 

 

10:00 am

 

 

10:00 am

 

2:00 pm

Historic Massanutten Lodge –1 hour. Meet at Skyland Conference Hall.

A

10:30 am

 

2:30 pm

 

 

2:30 pm

10:30 am

Ancient Volcano Hike – 2 miles. 2 hrs. Meet at Timber Hollow Overlook (mile 43.3).

 

2:30 pm

 

10:00 am

 

2:30 pm

 

10:00 am

Wild About Bears – 20-minute talk. Skyland Dining Hall Terrace.

A

 

1:30 pm

 

1:30 pm

 

1:30 pm

 

Shenandoah Secrets – 20-minute talk. Topics Vary. Skyland Dining Hall Terrace.

A

1:30 pm

 

1:30 pm

 

1:30 pm

 

1:30 pm

Junior Ranger Program – 1.5 hrs. Meet at Skyland Amphitheater.

 

 

2:30 pm

 

2:30 pm

 

 

 

Skyland Walking Tour – 1 mile. 1 hr. Meet at Skyland Amphitheater.

 

3:30 pm

 

 

 

 

10 am

3:30 pm

Shenandoah Appetizer –20 minute. Skyland Dining Hall Lobby.

A

5:00 pm

 

 

5:00 pm

 

5:00 pm

5:00 pm

Evening Stroll on the Limberlost – 1.3 miles. 1.5 hours. Meet at Limberlost Trailhead (milepost 43).

A

7:30 pm

 

 

7:30 pm

 

 

 

Evening Campfire Program – 45 minutes. Skyland Amphitheater.

A

 

 

 

 

 

8:30 pm

8:30 pm

Big Meadows Area
milepost 51

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

Terrace Talk – 10 minutes. Byrd Visitor Center.

A

Check at Information Desk for Talk Schedule.

Kid’s Corner - 30 minutes. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center.

 

9:00 am

 

 

9:00 am

 

 

9:00 am

Rapidan Camp – 3 hrs. 12-person limit. Reserve by phone (540-999-3283) or in person at Byrd Visitor Center.

A

9 am and 1:30 pm

9 am and 1:30 pm

1:30 pm

9:00 am

1:30 pm

9 am and 1:30 pm

9 am and 1:30 pm

Live Birds of Prey – 1 hr. Big Meadows Amphitheater.

A

 

 

10:00 am

 

10:00 am

 

10:00 am

Hawksbill Mountain Hike – 2.1 miles. 2 hrs. Meet at Upper Hawksbill Parking Area (mile 46.7).

 

 

 

 

2:00 pm

 

10:00 am

 

Appalachian Trail Hike – 2 miles. 2 hrs. Meet at Milam Gap Parking Area (mile 52.8).

 

 

10:00 am

 

 

 

 

2:00 pm

More than a Meadow– 1 mile. 1.5 hrs. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center.

 

10:30 am

 

10:30 am

10:30 am

 

10:30 am

 

Bucks, Does, and Fawns – 20-minute talk. Byrd Visitor Center.  

A

11:00 am

11:00 am

 

 

11:00 am

 

 

Wild About Bears - 20-minute talk. Byrd Visitor Center. 

A

2:00 pm

 

2:00 pm

 

2:00 pm

 

2:00 pm

Shenandoah Secrets – 20-minute talk. Topics vary. Byrd Visitor Center.

A

 

2:00 pm

 

2:00 pm

 

2:00 pm

 

Bearfence Rock Scramble – 1.2 miles. 2 hrs. Meet at Bearfence Parking Area (mile 56.4).

 

 

2:00 pm

 

 

2:00 pm

 

 

Junior Ranger Program – 1.5 hrs. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center.

 

10:00 am

 

2:30 pm

 

2:30 pm

2:30 pm

2:30 pm

CCC Stroll – 45 minutes. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center.

 

3:00 pm

3:00 pm

 

 

3:00 pm

 

3:00 pm

Discovery Walk – 1 hr. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center.

 

4:00 pm

 

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

 

4:00 pm

 

Twilight at Big Meadows - 1 mile. 1.5 hrs. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center.

 

 

7:30 pm

 

 

7:30 pm

 

 

Shenandoah Appetizer Type - 20-minute. Topics vary. Big Meadows Lodge Great Room.

A

 

 

5:00 pm

5:00 pm

 

5:00 pm

5:00 pm

Evening Campfire Program – 45 minutes. Big Meadows Amphitheater.

A

8:30 pm

 

8:30 pm

8:30 pm

 

8:30 pm

8:30 pm

Loft Mountain
mile 79.5

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

Shenandoah Secrets – 20-minute talk. Topics vary. Loft Mountain Information Center.

A

 

 

 

 

 

2:30 pm

2:30 pm

Junior Ranger Program – 1.5 hrs. Meet at Loft Mountain Information Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3:30 pm

Shenandoah Sunset – 1 mile. 1.5 hrs. Meet at Loft Mountain Amphitheater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7:30 pm

 

Evening Campfire Program – 45 minutes. Loft Mountain Amphitheater.

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

8:30 pm
Brook trout can be distinguished from other trout by the dark, wavy line on its back and the white leading edges of its fins and tail.  

Did You Know?
In addition to the eastern brook trout, 35 other fish species live within Shenandoah National Park’s streams.
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Last Updated: August 09, 2008 at 12:49 EST