Kids Activities

Allen Creek Nature Preserve is a 0.7-mile, family-friendly Wintergreen loop through a rare high-elevation wetland, complete with interpretive guides describing the braided streams and northern plant species that thrive there.

Walk the restored 1850s Blue Ridge Railroad tunnel on a 2.25-mile crushed-gravel path with dramatic stone portals linking Afton and the Rockfish Valley. The Blue Ridge Tunnel, engineered by Claudius Crozet in the 1850s beneath Rockfish Gap, now lets hikers and cyclists travel nearly a mile through the historic rail bore between Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Discovery Ridge Adventure Center at Wintergreen Resort is where your family vacation begins, with indoor and outdoor fun for the entire family. Experience a thrilling Blue Ridge family vacation in the mountains – with a host of activities that will satisfy even the most adventurous spirit. Want to do it all? Check out their Discover Pass which bundles free and discounted activities.

Family-friendly TRACK Trail at Piney River Depot with self-guided nature activities, flat rail-trail mileage, and prizes through Kids in Parks.

Half-mile nature walk beside Montebello's former fish hatchery stream with fern-lined banks, benches, and steady bird activity.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Schuyler offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the stories, landscapes, and traditions that shaped rural Virginia. Known as the inspiration for the beloved television series The Waltons, Schuyler invites travelers to explore local history, scenic country roads, and the authentic character of a close-knit mountain community. Whether you're discovering the area's cultural heritage or using Schuyler as a peaceful base for exploring Nelson County, you'll find a place where the past and present come together.

0.3-mile preserve loop protecting high-elevation wetlands with braided streams, northern plant species, and easy access for families.

Twice named “Best Ski Resort” by the readers of Washington Post.

Short yellow access spur to Blackrock featuring steep pedlar gneiss formations, panoramic overlooks, and a signature family photo spot. The Plunge is a short, steep 0.2-mile connector to Blackrock Trail that packs in pedlar gneiss rock formations, dramatic overlooks, and prime family photo spots.

Trillium Field is a pocket-sized 0.1-mile stroll where thousands of white and pink trillium bloom in early May on the corner of Wintergreen Drive and Devils Knob Loop. Easy 0.1-mile stroll where thousands of trillium bloom each May along Wintergreen Drive and Devils Knob Loop, with wildflowers through summer.

Upper Shamokin Falls Trail is a gentle 0.4-mile walk that follows the sound of tumbling water to fern-draped cascades—perfect for all ages. Stay on the marked path and off the slick rock edges, but don't forget the camera for this signature Wintergreen scene.