Morning Yoga
Calling all campers! The Center Yoga helps us kick off our festival mornings in the Music Meadow with yoga beneath the towering chimneys. And guess what!? It’s free!
Saturday & sunday at 9AM
SATURDAY
Hot Fun in the Summertime w/ Niki Bruce
Join us for a fun and invigorating all-levels Vinyasa Yoga class and get your festival day started off flowing! Be prepared to move, groove and breathe new life into your celebrations with friends and community.
All levels welcome. Bring your own mat.
SUNDAY
Easy Like Sunday Morning w/ Suzanne McCahill Perrine, founder of The Center Yoga
Join Suzanne for a chill Slow Flow Gentle class that focuses on breath, stress reduction and ease. Explore moving your body with ease while enjoying a cleansing and rejuvenating start to your morning. You can expect to finish with a brief meditation to help set the tone for the rest of your day.
All levels welcome. Bring your own mat.
Saturday Bike Rides
Rides are FREE. Pre-registration highly encouraged.
Sign the waiver to register, here.
Saturday at 8AM or 8:30AM
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE
(Click through on the rides below to see the individual maps.)
Short Road Ride (8:30AM)
10-15 miles
This is an easy spin around the area, starting from the festival grounds.
Intermediate Road Ride (8AM)
35 miles
This is a fantastic ride to the base of Reddish Knob with beautiful Shenandoah Valley views.
Intermediate to Advanced Road Ride (8AM)
40 miles
This is an SVBC supported ride to the top of Reddish Knob. Perks include a nice spread at the top of the climb and one of the best views in the Shenandoah Valley. Suggested Donation OR Ride Fees collected.
We recommend mountain bikers check out nearby Narrowback Mountain Trail.
Red Wing Fun Runs
All runs start from the main gate/office of Natural Chimneys Park at 8am.
VA Momentum will provide leaders/followers for each run.
Signups & waiver forms required prior to start of the Red Wing Fun Runs.
FREE. No pre-registration required.
Saturday at 8AM
Trail Run
3 miles
This run is a 1.5 mile loop around the farm field across the street from Natural Chimneys Park.
ROAD RUN
6.5 miles
This run is a gorgeous trek through some of the most beautiful countryside in the Shenandoah Valley. A way station will be provided halfway through the run.
Hikers Delight Trail Challenge
Join Friends of Shenandoah Mountain and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club – Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter for a choice of three invigorating and scenic hikes on Shenandoah Mountain. Bring water, a snack, appropriate clothing and shoes, rain gear and any personal items or first aid you might need.
Meet at the front gate on Saturday morning to follow in your own vehicle or arrange a ride with another hiker.
Saturday at 8AM
Grooms Ridge Trail
3.4 miles (Challenging)
This is a tough but rewarding climb to a scenic point on Grooms Ridge Trail in the heart of the proposed Little River Wilderness (now making its way through Congress!). The trail climbs 1200′ in 1.7 miles to a panoramic overlook. The hike takes 1.5 hours to the top and another 1 hour to return with a 20-minute rest at the top. We should be back at Natural Chimneys Park by 12:30PM.
Trimble Mountain Trail
4 miles (Moderate)
This loop begins across the road from Todd Lake. We will climb about 1,000’ in 2 miles reaching the first Trimble Mountain peak and then continue on to the second peak before descending to the starting point. This hike is not too steep, but it will get your blood flowing. We will hike through mature forest, cross a couple of small streams, and pass by a salamander pond. The hike takes about 3 hours including a 20-minute break for water and a snack. We should be back at Natural Chimneys by noon.
Geology Rocks Walk & Talk
Why do the Natural Chimneys exist? Join local geology professor Callan Bentley for a deep time exploration of the past 500 million years of Augusta County history. Together, we will ‘read the rocks’ and translate the four chapters of Natural Chimneys’ biography.
Appropriate for interested adults and teens. Meet in the Music Meadow, near the cave.
PS. For interested kids, don’t miss the Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils interactive presentation at The Kinfolk Stage on Saturday at 3pm.
Saturday at 10:15AM
Hoop Dance Workshops
Excited about sharing the joy and love for hula hoops, Cori will present workshops on beginner and intermediate hoop dance. From waist hooping to off-body hooping and so much more. Bring good vibes and plan to have fun! Hula hoops will be around for you to use all weekend, so feel free to stop by even if you miss the workshops.
Find us in the Music Meadow.