Your Parks Your Adventures Virginia State Parks are all about Your Parks Your Adventures, meaning they offer adventures to everyone, no matter your age, fitness level or interest. The Parks can offer anything from a simple walking trail to a strenuous climb up the mountain; a leisurely bike ride to some of the best mountain biking in the state; a fun kid’s outdoor program to a guided climbing adventure. Virginia State Parks are here to offer you the level of adventure that suites you and helps you unwind. You’ll find plenty of programs, events and activities, with seven of the 38 parks right here in the Shenandoah Valley. From the experienced hiker to the novice, you are sure to find your path at one of the Parks. It’s no wonder hiking is among the most popular activities. It’s low impact, inexpensive, keeps you fit, strengthens
bones and keeps the pounds off. Escape the crowds, breathe fresh air, enjoy wildlife and take in the stunning scenery that only Virginia can offer. Park trails accommodate other activities including biking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and many parks have universally accessible trails. Douthat State Park offers 43 miles of hiking, mountain biking and bridle trails. Several state parks also offer connector trails to other trail destinations. For instance, Sky Meadows State Park not only offers 10.5 miles of bridle trails, 22 miles of hiking trails and 9 miles of bike trails, but it also provides Appalachian Trail access. Biking is a great stress reliever, especially in the great outdoors while you’re breathing clean, fresh, country air. You can get to places on a bike, especially a mountain bike, where cars can’t go. Holliday Lake
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