These trails are family friendly and offer a variety of views and some access to some great waterfalls!

Also see four famous hiking trails near Wintergreen

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Highland Leisure Trail
Wildflowers, Family Friendly, Moderate, Panoramic Vistas, Kids, Easy
Highland Leisure Trail
Wildflowers, Family Friendly, Moderate, Panoramic Vistas, Kids, Easy

Distance: 0.5 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: easy to moderate. 🟦
Time: 0.5 hours.
Elevation Change: 10 ft. gain/200 ft. loss.
Key Features: viewpoint, easy access, stairs
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Parking is available at Wintergreen Resort’s Wintergarden parking lot. Parking and access is also at the Founders Overlook Access as well as the parking lots for Wintergreen Resort.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Wildflowers, Family Friendly, Moderate, Panoramic Vistas, Kids, Easy
Loggers Alley Trail and Access
Wildflowers, Streams, Easy, Moderate
Loggers Alley Trail and Access
Wildflowers, Streams, Easy, Moderate

Distance: 2.0 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: easy to moderate. 🟦
Time: 1 hour.
Elevation Change: 240 ft gain/750 ft loss.
Key Features: wildflowers, birdwatching, family-friendly.
Blaze Color: Yellow/Red.
Access: Access at the southern end is at the Discover Ridge Parking area.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Wildflowers, Streams, Easy, Moderate
Old Appalachian Trail
Family Friendly, Easy, Moderate, Panoramic Vistas, Rocky, Wildflowers
Old Appalachian Trail
Family Friendly, Easy, Moderate, Panoramic Vistas, Rocky, Wildflowers

Distance: 3.0 miles (one way).
Difficulty Level: easy to moderate. 🟦
Time: 2-3 hours.
Elevation Change: 800 ft./260 ft.
Key Features: rocky, wildflowers, fungi, scenic views.
Blaze Color: red.
Access: The north end is accessed at the Old AT Access on Laurel Springs Road. The south end is accessed on Cedar Drive.
Google Maps directions to parking area at the north end.

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Family Friendly, Easy, Moderate, Panoramic Vistas, Rocky, Wildflowers
Ravens Roost Park
Family Friendly, Easy, Birdwatching, Panoramic Vistas, Preschoolers, Kids
Ravens Roost Park
Family Friendly, Easy, Birdwatching, Panoramic Vistas, Preschoolers, Kids

Distance: less than 0.1 miles.
Difficulty Level: super easy. 🟢
Key Features: scenic view, family-friendly, birdwatching.
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Park at the end of Valley View Lane or Ravens Roost Lane.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Family Friendly, Easy, Birdwatching, Panoramic Vistas, Preschoolers, Kids
Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve Trail
Family Friendly, Easy, Wildflowers, Rocky, Streams, Preschoolers, Kids, Woodlands
Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve Trail
Family Friendly, Easy, Wildflowers, Rocky, Streams, Preschoolers, Kids, Woodlands

Distance: 0.3 miles (loop trail).
Difficulty Level: easy. 🟢
Time: 0.5 to 1 hour.
Elevation Gain: 42 ft.
Key Features: streams, hiking, wildflowers, birding, family-friendly, forest, loop hike.
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: The trail can be accessed from a small parking lot (4-6 cars) located at the corner of Blue Ridge Drive and Shamokin Springs Road.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Family Friendly, Easy, Wildflowers, Rocky, Streams, Preschoolers, Kids, Woodlands
Trillium Field Trail
Family Friendly, Wildflowers, Easy, Preschoolers, Kids, Woodlands
Trillium Field Trail
Family Friendly, Wildflowers, Easy, Preschoolers, Kids, Woodlands

Distance: 0.1 miles.
Difficulty Level: easy. 🟢
Time: 15 minutes.
Elevation Change: none.
Key Features: wildflowers, family-friendly.
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Park at the Trillium House parking lot. On the corner of Wintergreen Drive and Devils Knob Loop.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Family Friendly, Wildflowers, Easy, Preschoolers, Kids, Woodlands
Upper Shamokin Falls Trail
Family Friendly, Wildflowers, Waterfalls, Moderate, Rocky, Preschoolers, Teens, Easy
Upper Shamokin Falls Trail
Family Friendly, Wildflowers, Waterfalls, Moderate, Rocky, Preschoolers, Teens, Easy

Distance: 0.4 miles (one-way).
Difficulty Level: moderate. 🟦
Time: 0.5 hours.
Elevation Change: 240 ft.
Key Features: waterfalls, hiking, wildflowers, rocky.
Blaze Color: yellow.
Access: Closest access is on Laurel Springs Drive from the Laurel Springs Access Trail.
Google Maps directions to parking area.

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Family Friendly, Wildflowers, Waterfalls, Moderate, Rocky, Preschoolers, Teens, Easy

Longer easy hikes at Wintergreen

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Shamokin Springs to Old AT Scenic View Hike
Streams, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Moderate, Family Friendly
Shamokin Springs to Old AT Scenic View Hike
Streams, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Moderate, Family Friendly

This 2.1-mile out and back hike goes to a spectacular vista on the Old AT. The hike starts at the Shamokin Springs trail and continues on the Old Appalachian Trail. This trail is a beautiful, forested walk with some short rocky sections.

Streams, Wildflowers, Panoramic Vistas, Moderate, Family Friendly
Upper Shamokin Falls with the Morgan Loop Hike
Family Friendly, Loop Hikes, Streams, Waterfalls, Wildflowers
Upper Shamokin Falls with the Morgan Loop Hike
Family Friendly, Loop Hikes, Streams, Waterfalls, Wildflowers

Upper Shamokin Falls with the Morgan Loop (0.8-miles) is one of the most popular and beautiful hikes on Wintergreen’s mountain. Follow the sound of falling water to the falls and be sure to stop and look around at the evergreen ferns and wildflowers.

Family Friendly, Loop Hikes, Streams, Waterfalls, Wildflowers
Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Family Friendly, Streams, Wildflowers
Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve Loop Hike
Loop Hikes, Family Friendly, Streams, Wildflowers

The Nature Preserve is one of the most unique environments on the mountain. The high elevation wetland and braided streams allow northern tree species like birches and American beech to thrive. The preserve also provides habitat for numerous fern, wildflower, and bird species.

Loop Hikes, Family Friendly, Streams, Wildflowers

Wintergreen has over 30 miles of mountain and valley trails,
from extra easy to very challenging 

Check out Wintergreen’s longer hikes and circuit (loop) hikes here.

Hiking trails difficulty ratings:

🟢 EASY: Generally level terrain, all abilities.

🟦 MODERATE: Varied terrain, short steep sections.

◆ DIFFICULT: Lengthy steep sections, rocky, possible water crossings.

◆◆ MOST DIFFICULT: Steep rocky sections, experienced hikers only.

The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen offers guided hikes on most Saturday mornings. The two-hour or so hikes (usually on trails rated moderate) focus on the nature of Wintergreen's surrounding wilderness such as tree and wildflower identification, g…

The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen’s (TNFW) volunteers and staff maintain Wintergreen’s trails.

Guided hikes are offered by the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen on most Saturdays, with additional hikes during the fall and summer. Go HERE for the calendar of events.

Membership in TNFW help maintain the trails and preserve the area for years to come. Please consider becoming a member. Go HERE for membership.

Learn more about the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen

You hike at your own risk

While Wintergreen is a resort community, know that most all of the mountain and valley trails here–like most trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains–insist on being taken seriously.

Follow this advice of experienced hikers of the Blue Ridge Mountains:

  • Do not hike alone.

  • Wear proper attire, including sturdy footwear.

  • Do not underestimate the terrain.

  • Carry drinking water and a snack.

  • Be aware of wildlife and respect its space.

  • Carry a hiking map.

  • Stay on marked trails to reduce your exposure to ticks and poison ivy.

  • Be aware of your limitations.

  • Know that the weather can change rapidly. Weather is different in the mountains.

Most of the trails here are open in winter, but snow and ice can make any trail treacherous. You hike at your own risk!

Trails that cross Wintergreen’s ski slopes are closed during skiing season (i.e., Loggers Alley, Cedar Cliff North).

Also see four famous hiking trails near Wintergreen.

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