Guides, shops and venues

Guide services, gear shops and venues in the Mid-Atlantic, A to Z. Listed from their public websites; they don't pay to be here and are never mixed into the communities.

All of the Mid-Atlantic · just New River Gorge · all regions · change

ACE Adventure Resortguide service · Whitewater · Oak Hill, WV
Outfitter bordering New River Gorge National Park running guided rafting on the New and Gauley rivers, kayak clinics, guided fishing, and climbing and rappelling.
Adventures on the Gorgeguide service · Whitewater · Lansing, WV
Outfitter on the rim of the New River Gorge running guided rafting on the New and Gauley rivers, guided climbing, hikes, fly fishing lessons and paddleboarding.
Albemarle Anglershop · Fly fishing · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville fly shop offering guided trips and fly fishing instruction.
Alexandria Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activitiesvenue · Walking groups · Alexandria, VA
City department running parks, nature centers and outdoor programs in Alexandria.
Allegany County Tourism: Cyclingvenue · Road · Cumberland, MD
County tourism page listing local bike routes made with Mountain Maryland Trails and Western Maryland Wheelmen.
Alleghany Outdoorsguide service · Tubing · Clifton Forge, VA
Alleghany County parks outfitter offering kayak, tube and bike trips on the Jackson River and Lake Moomaw.
American Whitewaterevent company · Whitewater · P.O. Box 246, Glen Jean, WV 25846
Association / Non-Profit: Navigability rights, river safety databases, dam releases.
Annapolis Canoe and Kayakshop · Kayaking · Annapolis, MD
Annapolis paddle shop with kayak, canoe and SUP rentals and paddling events on Spa Creek.
Arrowhead Bike Farmshop · Mountain biking · Fayetteville, WV
Bike shop, rentals, mountain bike school and year-round campground beside the Arrowhead trails and New River Gorge National Park, outside Fayetteville.
ASCEND Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Pittsburgh, PA
Climbing gym in Pittsburgh's South Side and Point Breeze offering intro classes and community nights.
Babcock State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Clifftop, WV
State park known for the Glade Creek Grist Mill, with hiking and mountain bike trails, cabins and camping near Fayetteville.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Virginia Beach, VA
Barrier-island refuge with trails, birding and paddling in southern Virginia Beach.
Bartram's Gardenvenue · Kayaking · Philadelphia, PA
Riverside garden in Southwest Philadelphia with free boating on the Schuylkill and nature programs.
Big Bear Lake Trail Centervenue · Mountain biking · Bruceton Mills, WV
Private trail center with about 50 miles of mountain bike trails; Bike Bash each July.
Blackwater Falls State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Davis, WV
State park outside Davis around Blackwater Falls and canyon, with trails, sledding and park naturalist programs.
Blandy Experimental Farmvenue · Walking groups · Winchester, VA
State Arboretum of Virginia near Winchester with public walks, workshops and nature programs.
Blue Mountain Sportsshop · Family & casual rides · Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe shop with bike and kayak rentals, shuttles and guided tours on the Lehigh Gorge Trail.
Blue Ridge Cycleryshop · Road · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville bike shop that lists group rides and events.
Blue Ridge Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville guide service offering rock climbing instruction and guided climbs.
Bluestone State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Hinton, WV
State park five miles south of Hinton on Bluestone Lake with naturalist-led hikes and summer programs.
Boston Mills Brandywinevenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Peninsula, OH
Twin ski areas in Peninsula inside Cuyahoga Valley, with lessons for beginners.
Boxerwood Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Lexington, VA
Lexington nature center and woodland garden with trails and environmental education programs.
Bryce Resortvenue · Mountain biking · Basye, VA
Small mountain resort in Basye with a bike park, ski slopes and organized events and races.
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Davis, WV
Large high-elevation wetland refuge in Canaan Valley with trails, birding and seasonal public programs.
Canaan Valley Resort State Parkvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Davis, WV
State park resort in Canaan Valley with downhill skiing, trails and a seasonal guided hike series.
Carbon County Environmental Education Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · Jim Thorpe, PA
Nature center at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with raptor trail, wetlands and public nature programs.
Cardinal Bicycleshop · Road · Roanoke, VA
Long-running Roanoke bike shop that holds several group rides each week.
Catoctin Mountain Parkvenue · Day hikes · Frederick, MD
National park north of Frederick with hiking, climbing at Wolf Rock area and ranger programs.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Parkvenue · Family & casual rides · Cumberland, MD
National park along the 184-mile towpath ending in Cumberland, with ranger programs and biking.
Christiansburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Christiansburg, VA
Town parks department with trails, programs and community events.
Claytor Lake State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Pulaski, VA
State park on Claytor Lake with trails, a marina and ranger programs.
Claytor Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Bedford, VA
University of Lynchburg nature center near Bedford with trails and public programs.
Cleveland Metroparksvenue · Walking groups · Peninsula, OH
Cleveland park district with guided hikes, paddling, fishing and nature programs across its reservations.
Coopers Rock State Forestvenue · Bouldering · Morgantown, WV
State forest east of Morgantown with overlooks, hiking, mountain biking and well-known bouldering.
Crimper's Climbing Gymshop · Indoor climbing · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg climbing gym with bouldering, top rope and lead walls.
Cuyahoga Valley National Parkvenue · Day hikes · Peninsula, OH
National park around Peninsula with ranger-led hikes, Towpath Trail rides, waterfalls and seasonal programs.
Dirtbean Cafe & Bike Shopshop · Mountain biking · Marlinton, WV
Cafe and bike shop near the Greenbrier River Trail offering rentals, repairs and local riding advice.
Douthat State Parkvenue · Trail work · Clifton Forge, VA
State park near Clifton Forge with 40-plus miles of trails, ranger programs and monthly volunteer workdays.
Downriver Canoe Companyshop · Canoeing · Front Royal, VA
Shenandoah River outfitter near Front Royal offering canoe, kayak and tube trips.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Harrisonburg, VA
JMU arboretum with woodland trails and public nature and youth programs.
eNeRGy Rock Gymvenue · Bouldering · Charleston, WV
Charleston bouldering gym with overhanging walls and a cave; no ropes needed.
First Landing State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Virginia Beach, VA
State park with cypress swamp trails, bay beach, camping and ranger programs.
Fleet Feet Roanokeshop · Road running · Roanoke, VA
Running store hosting pub runs, walks and training programs.
Floyd EcoVillagevenue · Walking groups · Floyd, VA
Retreat center near Floyd with walking trails and educational programs on land and environment.
Frederick County Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Frederick, MD
County parks department offering nature programs, hikes and outdoor classes around Frederick.
Front Royal Outdoorsshop · Kayaking · Front Royal, VA
Front Royal outfitter running kayak, canoe, raft and tube trips plus events and programs.
Gatewood Parkvenue · Kayaking · Pulaski, VA
Pulaski County reservoir park with paddlesport rentals, camping and mountain bike trails.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Chesapeake, VA
Swamp refuge bordering Chesapeake with trails, birding and Lake Drummond paddling.
Green Bank Observatoryvenue · Stargazing · Marlinton, WV
Radio astronomy observatory in Pocahontas County offering public tours and star parties.
Greenbrier State Forestvenue · Day hikes · Lewisburg, WV
State forest between Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs with 13 miles of trails and weekly summer naturalist programs.
Greenbrier State Parkvenue · Swimming holes · Boonsboro, MD
State park near Boonsboro with a swimming lake, trails and seasonal ranger programs.
Harpers Ferry Adventure Centerevent company · Tubing · Harpers Ferry, WV
Outfitter near Harpers Ferry offering river tubing, rafting, kayaking and camping.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Parkvenue · Day hikes · Harpers Ferry, WV
National park at the Potomac and Shenandoah confluence with hikes like Maryland Heights and ranger programs.
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Harrisonburg, VA
City parks department with trails, special programs and community events.
Henrico County Recreation and Parksvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Henrico County parks agency with nature programs, trails and outdoor recreation classes.
Hills Creek State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Wellsboro, PA
State park near Wellsboro with a lake for paddling and fishing and ranger programs on the DCNR calendar.
Ivy Creek Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Charlottesville, VA
Steward of Ivy Creek Natural Area offering guided nature walks and programs.
Jim Thorpe River Adventuresguide service · Whitewater · Jim Thorpe, PA
Rafting company offering guided Lehigh River whitewater trips from Jim Thorpe.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicumvenue · Birding · Philadelphia, PA
Urban wildlife refuge with marsh trails, bird walks and paddling programs.
Just the Right Gearshop · Mountain biking · Salem, VA
Family-owned Salem bike shop near Carvins Cove serving beginners and experienced riders.
Kanawha State Forestvenue · Mountain biking · Charleston, WV
State forest minutes from Charleston with 25-plus miles of hiking and biking trails and park events.
Kayak Nature Toursevent company · Kayaking · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach sea kayaking guide running dolphin and Back Bay nature paddles.
Kiptopeke State Parkvenue · Birding · Cape Charles, VA
Bay-side state park south of Cape Charles known for fall bird migration, trails and kayaking.
Laurel Highlands River Tours & Outdoor Centerevent company · Whitewater · Ohiopyle, PA
Ohiopyle outfitter running rafting on the Middle, Lower and Upper Yough, plus bike rentals.
Lehigh Gorge State Parkvenue · Family & casual rides · Jim Thorpe, PA
State park along the Lehigh River with a 26-mile rail trail and ranger programs.
Leonard Harrison State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Wellsboro, PA
State park on the rim of the Pine Creek Gorge with overlook trails and ranger-led programs.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Richmond botanical garden with nature classes, garden walks and family programs.
Lynchburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Lynchburg, VA
City parks department with Blackwater Creek trails and outdoor programs.
Massanutten Resortvenue · Mountain biking · McGaheysville
Four-season Shenandoah Valley resort with a lift-served bike park and race series.
Maymontvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Richmond estate park on the James with a nature center, wildlife exhibits and nature programs.
Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation (BOPARC)venue · Clean-ups · Morgantown, WV
City parks board that runs recreation programs and posts trail clean-ups and outdoor events.
Morgantown Runningshop · Road running · Morgantown, WV
Running store that hosts a weekly group run on the rail-trail and other community events.
Mossy Creek Fly Fishingshop · Fly fishing · Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg fly shop and guide service with classes and events.
Mountain Junkiesshop · Trail running · Roanoke, VA
Roanoke-area trail race series and event organizer.
MountainRidesevent company · Gravel · Monongah, WV
Cycling event and tour company that runs the Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob (GRUSK).
Muddy Squirrelshop · Trail running · Daleville, VA
Troutville-based organizer of trail running and adventure events.
Natural Bridge State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Lexington, VA
State park south of Lexington with trails and ranger-led programs.
New River Bikesshop · Mountain biking · Fayetteville, WV
Full-service bike shop on Court Street in Fayetteville selling and repairing mountain, gravel and road bikes, with rentals and bike tours.
New River Gorge National Park and Preservevenue · Day hikes · Lansing, WV
National park along the New River gorge with whitewater, climbing, hiking and biking trails and the New River Gorge Bridge; ranger programs run in summer.
New River Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Fayetteville, WV
Climbing guide service in Fayetteville since 1994: guided climbs and rappelling in the New River Gorge, learn-to-lead and anchor courses, and a teen rock camp.
New River Outdoor Adventuresguide service · Canoeing · Galax, VA
Outfitter on Fries Road near Galax running canoe, kayak and tubing trips plus bike shuttles.
New River Trail State Park (Foster Falls)venue · Family & casual rides · Wytheville, VA
57-mile rail-trail park; the Foster Falls livery near Wytheville rents bikes, canoes and tubes.
Ohiopyle State Parkvenue · Whitewater · Ohiopyle, PA
State park on the Youghiogheny River gorge with whitewater, waterfalls, the GAP trail and ranger programs.
Peak Experiencesshop · Indoor climbing · Richmond, VA
Richmond climbing gym with intro classes and climbing programs.
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trustvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
Preserve near Philadelphia with trails, nature walks and volunteer restoration events.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
City parks department running environmental centers and outdoor programs across Philadelphia.
Pine Creek Outfittersguide service · Kayaking · Wellsboro, PA
Pine Creek Gorge outfitter running guided rafting, kayaking, canoeing and hiking plus bike rentals and shuttles.
Pipestem Resort State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Hinton, WV
Large state park near Hinton with 20-plus trails and daily summer nature programs.
Pocahontas State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Richmond, VA
Large state park south of Richmond with mountain bike trails, paddling and ranger programs.
Pocono Bikingguide service · Family & casual rides · Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe operator running guided Lehigh Gorge Trail rides with bikes and shuttle included.
Pocono Whitewaterguide service · Whitewater · Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe outfitter running guided whitewater rafting trips on the Lehigh River.
Quiet Waters Parkvenue · Walking groups · Annapolis, MD
County park in Annapolis with trails, paddling rentals and nature programs.
Ragged Mountain Running Shopshop · Road running · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville running and walking shop connected to local running clubs and group runs.
Richmond Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
City parks department running outdoor programs and the James River Park System.
Richmond Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
City of Richmond parks department, including the James River Park System and recreation programs.
Rim to River Enduranceevent company · Trail running · Oak Hill, WV
Trail ultra organizer in the New River Gorge, running the Rim to River 100.
Rise Up Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg climbing gym with roped climbing and classes.
River Ridersevent company · Whitewater · Harpers Ferry, WV
Harpers Ferry outfitter running rafting, tubing, kayaking and biking trips on the Potomac and Shenandoah.
River Rock Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Roanoke, VA
Roanoke climbing gym by the greenway with classes and community events.
River Rock Outfittershop · Day hikes · Fredericksburg, VA
Downtown Fredericksburg outdoor clothing and gear shop.
Riverside Outfittersevent company · Whitewater · Richmond, VA
Richmond outfitter running James River rafting, tubing, kayak and SUP trips.
Riverside Runnersshop · Road running · Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg running shop that shares local group runs and events.
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourismvenue · Walking groups · Salem, VA
County parks department running Explore Park and the Nature's Classroom outdoor series.
Roanoke Mountain Adventuresguide service · Mountain biking · Roanoke, VA
Roanoke outdoor gear and rental shop that runs guided trips and hosts group rides.
Roanoke Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Roanoke, VA
City parks department with greenways, Mill Mountain and outdoor events.
Rockfish Valley Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Nellysford, VA
Nelson County foundation with a nature trail and community nature programs.
Rocky Gap State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Cumberland, MD
State park near Cumberland around Lake Habeeb with hiking, swimming, paddling and ranger programs.
Rocky Top Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville climbing gym with instruction and a calendar of events.
RunAbout Sportsshop · Road running · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg running and walking store that runs race training groups.
RunAbout Sports Roanokeshop · Road running · Roanoke, VA
Roanoke running store that runs a training group for local runners.
RVA Paddlesportsguide service · Whitewater · Richmond, VA
Richmond outfitter running guided James River rafting, kayaking, canoeing and climbing trips for all levels.
Sandy Point State Parkvenue · Birding · Annapolis, MD
Bay-front state park near Annapolis with beaches, birding and ranger programs.
Selu Conservancyvenue · Walking groups · Radford, VA
Radford University nature preserve with trails and public nature programs.
Serenity Now Outfittersguide service · Fly fishing · Lewisburg, WV
Downtown Lewisburg outfitter specializing in guided fly fishing and river camping trips.
Seven Bends State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Woodstock, VA
State park on the North Fork near Woodstock with paddling, hiking and ranger programs.
She Moves Mountainsguide service · Trad · New River Gorge, WVWomen
Climbing and backpacking retreats and skills clinics for cis and trans women at all levels, including a New River Gorge climbing retreat.
Shenandoah Bicycle Companyshop · Mountain biking · Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg bike shop that keeps an events calendar of rides and happenings.
Shenandoah National Parkvenue · Day hikes · Luray, VA
National park along Skyline Drive with ranger-led walks, talks and night-sky programs.
Shenandoah River Outfittersshop · Canoeing · Luray, VA
Luray outfitter renting canoes, kayaks and tubes for trips on the Shenandoah River.
Shenandoah River State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Front Royal, VA
State park on the South Fork with river access, trails and ranger programs.
Smith Mountain Lake State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Bedford, VA
State park on Smith Mountain Lake with trails, swimming and ranger-led programs.
Snowshoe Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Snowshoe, WV
Ski resort in Pocahontas County with skiing and snowboarding in winter and a lift-served mountain bike park in summer.
South Mountain State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Boonsboro, MD
State park along South Mountain carrying about 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Maryland.
SouthEast Expeditionsevent company · Kayaking · Cape Charles, VA
Eastern Shore kayak guide running beginner-friendly paddles to barrier islands near Cape Charles.
Sportrock Climbing Centersshop · Indoor climbing · Alexandria, VA
Alexandria climbing gym offering intro classes and climbing programs.
Summersville Lake State Parkvenue · Car camping · Summersville, WV
State park with camping on the north shore of Summersville Lake, the state's largest lake, known for paddling and lakeside cliffs.
Summit Metro Parksvenue · Walking groups · Peninsula, OH
Akron-area park district with naturalist programs, sunset strolls, forest bathing and family nature events.
Tangent Outfittersshop · Kayaking · Pearisburg, VA
New River outfitter offering paddling and bike trips near Pembroke.
The Nature Foundation at Wintergreenvenue · Day hikes · Nellysford, VA
Nature center that leads guided hikes and naturalist programs on Wintergreen's trails.
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Educationvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
Nature center in Roxborough with trails, nature walks and family programs.
Three Rivers Avian Centervenue · Birding · Hinton, WV
Wild bird rehab center near Hinton with free public tour days May-October and live birds-of-prey programs.
Trek Bicycle Southwest Virginiashop · Road · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg-area bike shops (formerly East Coasters) offering group rides and clinics.
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Virginia Beach, VA
City parks department with outdoor programs, nature walks and trails across Virginia Beach.
Virginia Coast Ecotoursevent company · Kayaking · Cape Charles, VA
Eastern Shore guide offering kayak, sailing and naturalist boat trips from Cape Charles.
Walkabout Outfittershop · Day hikes · Harrisonburg, VA
Outdoor shop with Harrisonburg roots that posts events and group hikes on its site.
Wamsley Cyclesshop · Road · Morgantown, WV
Morgantown bike shop that publishes local ride routes such as rides up to Coopers Rock.
Water Stone Outdoorsshop · Trad · Fayetteville, WV
Climbing and outdoor gear shop in downtown Fayetteville since 1994, with gear rentals, consignment, guidebooks and local climbing and hiking advice.
Watoga State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Marlinton, WV
Large state park near Marlinton with trails, a lake and naturalist programs.
Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commercevenue · Outdoor & music festivals · Wellsboro, PA
Chamber that lists Wellsboro community events and Pine Creek Rail Trail visitor info.
Wesley Hodges Fly Fishingguide service · Fly fishing · Hot Springs, VA
Bath County fly fishing guide service teaching beginners and experienced anglers on local rivers.
West Virginia State Parksvenue · Day hikes · West Virginia (statewide)
Ranger-led hikes, nature programs and festivals at West Virginia state parks and forests.
Wheelzup Adventuresevent company · Family & casual rides · Cumberland, MD
Cumberland outfitter with bike rentals, shuttles and guided rides on the GAP and C&O, plus a Rocky Gap location.
White Grass Ski Touring Centervenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Davis, WV
Cross-country ski touring center in Canaan Valley with about 50 km of trails, a ski school and events.
White Grass Touring Centervenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Davis, WV
Cross-country ski and snowshoe center in Canaan Valley with races, tours and volunteer trail work.
White Water Adventurersevent company · Whitewater · Ohiopyle, PA
Rafting outfitter running family and adventure trips on the Middle and Lower Yough.
Wilderness Canoe Companyguide service · Canoeing · Lexington, VA
James River outfitter at Natural Bridge Station renting canoes, kayaks and tubes with shuttles.
Wilderness Voyageursevent company · Whitewater · Ohiopyle, PA
Ohiopyle outfitter offering guided Yough rafting, bike tours and an adventure calendar.
Winchester Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Winchester, VA
City parks department running Jim Barnett Park, trails and park events.
Wintergreen Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Nellysford, VA
Blue Ridge ski and outdoor resort in Nelson County with hiking and seasonal activities.