More Outdoor Activities
Lake Laura | Zip Line Adventure Tour | Mountain Tubing | Grass Skiing | Mountain Boarding | Chairlift Rides | Climbing Wall & Bungee | Tennis | Miniature Golf | Hiking | Fishing | Summer Sports Camps | Horseback Riding | Swimming |
There’s lots more to do at Bryce Resort than ski or golf. Try our new Zip Line Adventure Tour. Water-lovers rave about crystal-clear, 45-acre Lake Laura, with its Allegheny Mountain views and serene alpine setting. It's a great place to swim, raft, or boat. Canoes, boats, and paddleboats are available to rent at the lake. It’s also a great place to take the kids fishing. Also, visit our new state of the art Climbing Wall and Bungee Ride.
A public swimming pool is located off Rt. 263 in Basye, and public tennis courts are located nearby.
Did you know that Bryce Resort is the only Virginia Resort to offer Grass Skiing? Young people, from all over, love to come to Bryce Resort in the summer months to hone their skills in mountain boarding and grass skiing. Instruction is available. For those less adventurous, chairlift rides to the top of the ski mountain are also offered in the summer, affording breathtaking mountain views (you’ll be looking into West Virginia!) in all directions.
Other outdoor activities include miniature golf, horseback riding and pony rides, and hiking.
For more ideas for places to go and things to do, see Area Attractions.
Summer Mountain Tubing
Bryce Resort is offering the exciting mountain tubing rides that will thrill visitors during the summer season. The Italian-made system offers waterless tubing on special gliding mats that create the same sensation of snow tubing but without the snow! AND, because it's waterless, there's no need to worry about changing clothes before or after. Just come as you are! Pretty soon, you and your entire family, young and old alike, will soon be shouting "we're having fun on the tubing run." The run is 340 feet long. Children four years and older.
Hours of Operation 2008
Memorial Day Weekend & June 10th - August 31st
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Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Cost
$10 per person for 1 1/4 hour session
***Purchase tickets at ski lift building beside carpet lift***
Group Rates
During the scheduled hours of mountain tubing, a group rate will be offered for 15 or more persons. Also, we are offering on weekdays and weekends mountain tubing parties for adults, children, and families. Please do not hestitate to contact us at skischool@bryceresort.com to plan your event.
Zip Line Adventure Tour
Bryce Resort's newest activity is now open. This ride consists of eight zip line platform stations connected by over 3,000 feet of cable traversing down the ski slopes and through the woods. With speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, riders will experience the thrill of flying through the trees and sailing across the open ski slopes, as high as 65 feet above the ground, as they work their way from the top to the bottom of the mountain.
Summer Hours of Operation 2008
***Advance Reservations Required, please email skischool@bryceresort.com or call the Golf Shop at 540-856-2124 ***
Saturday: 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm
Sunday: 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm
Weekdays beginning June 10th - August 29th
Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30 & 3:30 pm
Cost
Day sessions...$40 per person
Group Rates: Minimum 10 persons. Can be scheduled at any time!
Day sessions...$35.00 per person
8:00 pm evening session...$45.00 per person
Tour Details:
For the first time, Bryce Resort is offering an adventure tour with eight zip line stations starting at the top of the ski area. Bryce Resort is the first resort in Virginia to offer this activity during this summer and fall. The tour will take between one hour and fifteen minutes to two hours depending on group size and will involve some hiking. A typical tour group will vary between five and eight participants. After your reservation for yourself or for several persons, we will contact you in order to confirm your selected day and tour time. This mountain adventure was started a few years ago in the rain forest of Costa Rica as a canopy zip line tour.
Minors will need a parent signature on liability waiver, please see Zip Line Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement.
Check in Location
Ski School Office at the the ski slope.
What to Wear and Bring Along
Closed toe footwear is required (sneakers or hiking boots). No sandals or flip flops will be permitted. Long hair must be tied back in a clip or pony tail to prevent interference with the equipment. Pants or shorts just above the knee. T-shirt or collared shirt is recommended.
Weight Limit
70 lbs. minimum and 240 lbs. maximum
Age
9 years old and up
Safety
This activity will create increased adrenaline and some trail walking is necessary which requires good health and conditioning from the participant. We reserve the right to refuse service to any customer whose physical condition does not meet these standards. We will provide you with Petzl harness equipment and your hands must be free. You cannot carry anything in your hands during the tour. Each tour will be guided by two trained resort guides.
Climbing Wall and Bungee Ride
Join us this summer for a new state of the art climbing wall and bungee ride.
Open Friday, July 4th from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Hours of Operation 2008
Memorial Day Weekend & June 10th - August 31st
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Evenings: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$15 per person
Combined Packages
I. Tubing, Bungee, and Climbing Wall
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Evenings: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$20 per person
II. Tubing, Bungee, Climbing Wall, Zip Line
$50 per person
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Lake Laura
Lake Laura is a 45-acre, man-made, private lake with a grassy beach area. There is NO lifeguard on duty. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing. Pets, alcoholic beverages or grills are not permitted at the lake. Boats stored on Resort property require a valid permit. The annual fee is $30. Permits may be obtained at the Bryce Resort Administration Office. Nature-lovers enjoy the 3-mile hiking trail around the lake throughout the year. The walk to the beach area is a vigorous one! There is a drive around drop off area located off of Brenda Lane. For further information, contact the Lake Staff at 540-856-2121, extension 253.
Boating & Swimming
Hours of Operation 2008
Weekends only
Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th) through June 8
11:00am - 6:00pm
June 9 - September 1
Weekdays (11:00am - 5:00pm)
Weekends & Holidays (11:00am - 6:00pm)
Due to weather conditions, hours of operation are subject to change.
Rates (Boat Rentals)
Paddle boat $12 per hour; Canoe $10 per hour —
Note: Last paddleboat or canoe rentals will be available 1 hour and 15 minutes before beach closing.
Beach Admission Rates
Adults — $5 per person
Children (ages 4-12) — $4
3 years old and under — free
Lake Laura season passes — $150 family or $75 single
Fishing
Lake Laura and local streams are stocked by the state with fish including bass, pike, perch, walleye, catfish and native trout.
No fishing is permitted from the beach area at Lake Laura; however, you may fish Lake Laura by renting a paddle boat or canoe during boating and swimming hours (see above).
State fishing licenses are available in Woodstock (18 miles.....540-459-9229) at Walmart, 461 W. Resevoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664.
Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation Kid's Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 7
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lake Laura at Bryce Resort
Mountain Boarding, Grass Skiing, and Lift Rides
Grass skiing and mountain boarding require physical strength, agility and fitness. We recommend these sports for athletic persons only, and for ages 11 years and older.
Please send an email to skischool@bryceresort.com for more information.
Hours of Operation Summer, 2008
June 10th - August 31st
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
10:45 a.m. mandatory check-in for first time packages.
Hours of Operation
Fall, 2008
October 4th - October 25th
Sundays Only 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
10:45 a.m. mandatory check-in for first time packages.
Due to weather conditions, times are subject to change.
Rates
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Sightseeing chairlift rides (Noon - 1:00 pm) |
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$3 |
First-time mandatory boarding or skiing package |
$27 |
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Group rates for 12 or more (for first time package) |
$23 |
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Lift ticket (experienced boarders or grass skiers only) |
$12 |
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Rental skis or boards |
$13 |
Swimming
Visitors can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool located near the Bryce Hill Condominiums (just up the road past the Community Store) in Basye for a small fee. Picnic tables and a volleyball court are also available here. The pool at the central recreation area at Bryce Resort is for Bryce Resort members only.
Tennis
Public tennis courts are located at the recreation area near the Bryce Hill Condominiums, up the road past the Community Store in Basye. In additon, three lighted tennis courts are open to the public at the central recreation area at Bryce Resort. Reservations are required; please call 540-856-2124.
Rates
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Court |
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$15 (1 hour) |
Light Tokens |
$3 (1 hour) |
Tokens must be purchased at the Golf Shop before 6 pm.
Tennis Pick-up Games
Tennis pick up games occur each Thursday and Saturday morning and on Monday and Friday afternoons. For schedule and times, please click here.
For further information, call Susan Nimmo at 540-856-2322 or email nimmo@shentel.net
.Miniature Golf
The Stoney Creek Lilliputt miniature golf course is located at the entrance to the Resort, adjacent to the driving range. Call 540-856-3698 for more information.
Hours of Operation
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Monday-Friday |
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2 pm - 8 pm |
Saturday |
11 am - 8 pm |
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Sunday |
11 am - 6 pm |
Open daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Open weekends only during spring and fall.
Rates (Group discounts available)
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Adult |
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$5 |
Child 12 years and under |
$4 |
Horseback Riding
Enjoy horseback riding at the Fort Valley Horseback Riding Stable operated by Sandy and Rick Deschenes. Camping and guided trail rides. Horses and Mules. Located at 299 South Fort Valley Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652, approximately 45 minutes from Bryce Resort.
Call 1-540-933-6633 or 1-888-754-5771 for reservations.
How to get there from Interstate 81: At exit 279, turn east on highway 675 for 1 mile to highway 11. Turn left on highway 11 for 1/2 mile to the Jeep car dealer. Turn right on highway 675 over the mountain for 5 1/2 miles to the Kingscrossing Junction. Turn right on highway 678 for 1 1/2 miles to the stable entrance.
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Hiking
Bryce Resort sits in a small valley along the foothills of Great North Mountain, surrounded by 700 miles of blazed and named hiking trails. Great North Mountain and Massanutten Moutain, located 12 miles east of Bryce, are part ot the Lee Ranger District of the George Washington National Forest. Great North Mountain, known for its spectacular displays of mountain laurel in late spring, has 47 blazed trails with magnificant panoramic views. Massanutten Mountain, which is actually a doughnut ring of mountains, offer several hundred miles of trails in addition to moutain biking, off-trail-vehicle roads and camping.
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, a volunteer organization with more than 7,000 members, helps to blaze and maintain these trails, and provides accurate maps. The organization’s trail maps and guide books—including Guide to Great North Mountain and Guide to Massanutten Mountain—can be purchased at ranger stations, outdoor stores, and at the Bryce Golf Shop in the main lodge. Additional hiking information can be obtained from the Take a Hike Group at Bryce and Hiking Upward at its website, hikingupward.com. The free monthly local newspaper, The Bryce Mountain Courier, also carries articles describing area hikes, complete with directions and maps.
The Take a Hike group at Bryce Resort sponsors organized group hikes twice a month, and the public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Every 2nd Friday and 4th Tuesday, the group meets at the Basye Post Office at 8:30 a.m. April through October and at 9:30 a.m. November through March. Saturday Hikes begin On Saturday, May 5th and will continue every other Saturday thereafter. To be added to the group’s email list or for more information about specific trails or hiking schedules, please send an email to Nancy Meyer.
Visitors can enjoy hiking the many miles of roads throughout the Bryce area, but please remember safety rules and be courteous of property owners. For safety reasons, walking is not permitted on the Bryce Golf Course.
Take a Hike 2008 Hiking Schedule
Abbreviations:
GN-Great North Mountain
MM-Massanutten Mountain
SNP-Shenandoah National Park
February 26 From (GN)
Route 717 at Alum Springs near Bird Haven Time Shares. The trail starts about 1 mile north of where 717 Alum Springs road intersects with Rt. 262. The hike goes through a woodland logging road continuing back to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Orkney Grade Road. This is an easy hike of 3.5 to 4 miles. Leader: Nancy Meyer
March 14 (SNP)
From Fishers Gap Parking Lot on Skyline Drive we will take the Rose River Loop including Rose River Falls. This is a moderate 4.5 miles hike. Leader: Ann Tyler
March 25 (SNP)
From Pinnacles parking area south to Skyland on the Appalachian Trail. The hike is about 4 miles, a moderate hike. Leader: Steve Balanda
April 11 (GN)
The hike will be to Reddish Knob west of Harrisonburg, the highest point in the area (4,600 feet). The hike goes along the ridge and down for 6 miles. Leader: Ed Provost
April 22 (SNP)
Old Rag Hike.
Since the planned hike is a little longer than our normal hikes, depending on interest we may split into two groups. The main hike will start at the Old Rag Parking Lot on SR 600 about a half mile from Nethers, VA. It is accessed via Rt 681. It is a 7.1-mile circuit hike that is somewhat difficult with a climb and then descent of about 2,000 feet. Leader: John Modolo
May 9 Trillium Hike
This hike is on Blue Mountain where the Appalachian Trail runs through Richardson Park off Freezland Road in Linden, VA. Leader: Ann Tyler
May 27 (MM)
We will start the hike on the Duncan Knob Trail off Chrisman Hollow Road and go to the knob. Then we will backtrack about ½ mile and follow Scothorn Gap Trail back to Chrisman Hollow Road where cars will be pre-positioned to get us to the starting point. We are hoping to see some early Laurel blooming. This is a moderate hike of about 5 miles. Leader: Ed Provost
June 13 (MM)
The Massanutten Mountain East Trail from SR 619 to Buzzards Rocks and on to Elizabeth Furnace. This is a 6.4 mile moderate hike. Leader: Dale Wurzer
June 24 (GN)
Laurel Run Trail starts on Forest Road 252 of SR 691. The trail goes for about a mile along the Forest Road, continuing a moderate climb. We will go approximately 2 to 2.5 miles up and then return on the same trail. We hope to see blooming rhododendron thickets. Leader: John Modolo
July 11 (SNP)
The hike is on the White Oak Canyon Trail from the parking area on SR 600 up to the upper pool. The hike is about 2 miles each way for a total of 4 miles. Easy hike. Leader Ann Tyler
July 19 (Special Saturday Hike)
Ice Mountain Hike in Hampshire County, West Virginia with a guide. There is no fee but reservations will be required by mid-June and the maximum number of participants is 15. More information at www.nature.org Organizer: Steve Balanda
August—No hikes due to the heat
September 12 (GN)
From SR 691 along Long Mountain Trail then Trout Pond Trail (very steep) to Trout Pond Recreation Area in West Virginia. It is a moderate 3.5 to 4 mile hike depending on whether the recreation area gate is open. This hike will require pre-positioning cars at Trout Run Recreation Area and then returning to SR 691 to pick up cars left there. Leader: John Kreitzburg
September 23 (GN)
From Fetzer Gap on SR 600 we will follow the Tuscarora Little North Mountain Trail across Little North and ending at the Cedar Creek parking area. We will pre-position cars there to return us to the starting point. It is an easy hike of about 5 miles. Leaders: Ken and Teresa Erney
October 10 (SNP)
Appalachian Trail from Skyland south to Hawksbill Gap, about 3.5 miles, an easy to moderate hike. Leader: Steve Balanda
October 28 (SNP)
Starting at Jeremy’s Run Overlook (MP 26) on Skyline Drive we will take the Appalachian Trail 1.2 miles north then go east on Thornton River Trail to a Fire Road to SR 612. The total hike will be about 6.4 miles, mostly following the river down at a slight grade. The hike will require us to pre-position cars on SR 612 and then returning to Jeremy’s Run to pick up the cars left there. Leader: John Modolo
*Nov 7 (GN)
North Mountain Waterfall Hike From the parking area at the end of SR 701 we will follow Falls Ridge Trail to the Laurel Run Spur Trail and follow that to the stream that flows from the falls. From there we will follow the stream (no marked trail) to the base of the falls. This is a short hike with a moderate climb. Leader: John Kreitzburg
*Nov 18
The hike is Trimble Mountain Trail in The North River area of the George Washington National Forest southwest of Bridgewater. The Trimble Mountain Trail is a 4-mile loop offering excellent views of Reddish Knob and Shenandoah Mountain as well as wildlife viewing opportunities. The trail begins on the south side of Forest Road 95 about ¼ mile east of the Todd Lake Recreation Area entrance. Leader: Dale Wurzer
December Annual Pot Luck Dinner, date and place will be announced.
*NOTE—We have moved the November hikes forward one week to avoid hiking during deer hunting season in the National Forest.
Take a Hike over the last seven years has hiked hundreds of miles on our local trails, and we have great knowledge to share. If you want information about a trail fee, please call 540-856-2462 or email nrm1934@aol.com. Take your friends and families, but do it right and be safe. Good maps and guide books can keep you from becoming lost. PATC's booklets and maps are worth the investment. Good maps to purchase are "Great North PATC F," "Massanutten G and H," and "Shenandoah National Park 9 and 10." PATC Guide Books: "Great North," "Massanutten," and "Shenandoah National Park."
These resources can be purchased at the Edinburg Ranger Station, Bryce Resort Pro Shop, Skyland Gift Shop(SNP), and some outdoor stores.
Please check back for scheduled hikes. For additional information, e-mail Nancy Meyer.
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Shenandoah National Park Presents
Hiking Program for Parents with Toddlers
Shenandoah National Park will be hosting a "Trekking with Toddlers" seminar as part of National Trails Day events on Saturday, June 7, 2008. This program is for parents who have wanted to go hiking with their young children but worried about what to do to keep them interested, entertained, and safe. Here is the chance to learn from an expert. Join Jeff Alt, noted author of A Walk for Sunshine and avid hiker, to learn firsthand how to share nature with children for a fun and safe outdoor adventure. For more information, click here.
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