Hiking and Outdoor Recreation

The Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in western Virginia, is known for its natural beauty, rolling green hills, open vistas, and outdoor recreation. Opportunities abound for camping, backpacking, hiking (with trails ranging from easy to challenging), whitewater kayaking, and biking (both on- and off-road). It’s also a perfect setting for studying birds, wildflowers, stream biology, and ecology. MBC is

• 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park
• 30 minutes from George Washington National Forest
• 45 minutes from Wintergreen and Massanutten ski resorts

Some great online resources to check out:

HikingUpward
BlueRidgeOnline
Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia State Parks
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Shenandoah Valley Destinations
Shenandoah Valley Historic Battlefields
Grand Caverns

Questions? Contact the Admissions Office.