THE INTRO

  Let's make some moments! Big ideas and big wants abound for any trail experience. It's amplified when you are a parent working to achieve a day or weekend experience for your family. There is a lot to account for as a parent when organizing a family hike, aside from what to bring, what to wear , the weather forecast or enduring the "are we there yet?".  The first question is actually, " where the heck do we go?" . In planning for a family hike, I recommend keeping one thing in mind that helps your planning that helps your family develop a connection with the outdoors and helps motivate for future trail experience. That one thing is to be mindful that  " kids want the wow!".  Kids are attracted to big shiny objects, its their why. Before planning your next adventure, ask them what they would like to see, experience or explore , it goes a long way to helping them form a connection to the outdoors. And so, Into the Yonder created the ultimate kids trail guide, to provide you a resource to meet the wow! of your kid/s! and to get their little legs roaming on trails , hike on!

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BIG VIEW HIKES

TELL ME MORE:  Ready to make jaws drop and eyes pop at these big summit views? These views straight out of a postcard come with a big bonus...... limited trail miles !  So your child won't be asking ask "are we there yet?" but rather ask "go we go back again!"

SOMETHING DIFFERENT HIKES

TELL ME MORE:  these trails come ready to fascinate the curious minds of kids of all ages . meet the wild ponies of grayson highlands, head underground in the blue ridge, soak up the views of high bridge as you hike/ bike above the trees or sit back and gorge on the tranquility of millers head.

NATURE GUSHING TRAILS

TELL ME MORE: These trails with lush forest offerings from a wonderous tree canopy to a bountiful tapestry of flora and fauna bring about a touch and feel outdoor classroom experience for your family. 

ROCK SCRAMBLE PLAYGROUND TRAILS

TELL ME MORE:  Ready to play? These hikes will have your family tackling boulders, climbing rock walls, using their hands and feet to strategically navigate these trail obstacles. 

WATER WATER EVERYWHERE TRAILS

TELL ME MORE:  These amazing hikes not only come with water views but they come with their own concert, the consistent sound of water! Enjoy a hike along waterways and lakes, as the sound of water cascading small ledges and rocks fill your eardrums.

AMAZING WATERFALL TRAILS

TELL ME MORE: There are waterfalls and then there are these waterfalls. from unique, to breathtaking and powerful.  These trails will hold a meet and greets with these falls from Shenandoah National Park to West Virginia. Time to get wet!

TRAILS FOR TOTS

TELL ME MORE: Get those little legs marching on these friendly trails with an array of offerings from big water views, building high trees, to quiet strolls without a sound but that of your feet. These tot friendly trails are where they go to roam and explore.