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Massanutten Western Slope

The Trails of Massanutten Western Slope

Massanutten Western Slope offers more then 800 acres with over 15 miles of multi user non motorized trails that are great for mountain biking and trail running. The Western Slope Property is private property that is own by Massanutten Four Season Resort and sits just outside of Keezletown about 7 miles from Downtown Harrisonburg.

Trail Season

massanutten_group_ride Open everyday: February 15th-November 1st.
Closed Mon-Sat, Open on Sundays: November 1st-February 15th (due to hunting season).

Access to Western Slope

The Western Slope is private property of Massanutten Four Season Resort is open only to Property Owners of Massanutten Four Season Resort and those with a valid and current Western Slope Trail Pass. Passes can be obtained through the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC). See below for instructions on how to obtain a pass.

Trail Passes

Since the Massanutten Western Slop is private property, you must have a Massanutten Trail Pass. To obtain, please read the following very carefully.

  1. You must be a current SVBC member. If not, go here to register or renew.
  2. Complete Massanutten’s required risk and release form. This applies to existing members and those new members who registered online via Active.com. Everyone must file a new release form as of Nov 1st, 2009.
  3. Complete the part of the SVBC membership form that specifies whether you will:
    • pay* $50 for an annual pass OR
    • commit** to volunteering 8 hours of trail before November 1st.

    * All funds go to SVBC and the SVBC’s Massanutten Trail Work Fund
    ** You don’t have to complete trail work prior to getting your pass unless you have failed to complete the prior year's trail work.

  4. When completing the SVBC membership form please tell us:
    • where to mail your Massanutten Pass OR
    • which local Harrisonburg Bike Shop you would like to pick it up at.
  5. Submit the SVBC membership form, Massanutten Risk and Release form, and any needed payment to:
    • Drop off at your local Harrisonburg Bike Shop of choice OR
    • Mail check and forms to:
      SVBC
      PO Box 1014
      Harrisonburg, VA 22803 OR

    • Mail check and forms to:
      Basil Hangemanole
      2680 Hopkins Dr.
      Massanutten, VA 22840

  6. All trail users are required to carry a trail pass with them at all times when using the Western Slope property to ride or hike. Any vehicle parked in the Western Slope parking lot must display a current Western Slope Parking Pass.
  7. If you have further questions contact Basil Hangemanole at bhangy41@comcast.net.

Trail Work Days

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SVBC has several trail work days each month from March to November. These trail work sessions are a great opportunity to earn a season, help develop and maintain the trail system on the Western Slope and meet fellow trail lovers. Several Thursday a month SVBC has trail work from 5pm-dark as well as several other trail work days. For more info on trail work days contact Thomas Jenkins: tj@shenandoahbicycle.com, 540-434-9943.

Maps

Currently there are no good updated maps for the trails of the Western Slope but Massanutten is working on an updated map. If you are interested in helping with this project please contact: Thomas Jenkins: tj@shenandoahbicycle.com, 540-434-9943. This could also help you earn a season trail pass.

Videos

Volunteer Hours

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Members of SVBC have been volunteering hours to help maintain and build trails on the Western Slope for the past decade. For inspiration, check out the videos section to see what the trail work below has accomplished.

  • 2009 Volunteer Hours: 1062
  • 2008 Volunteer Hours: 580
  • 2007 Volunteer Hours: 420
  • 2006 Volunteer Hours: 610

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Western Slope public property? No, it is privately owned.

Who owns the Property? Massanutten Four Season Resort.

Can I get in trouble using the property with out valid pass? Yes, you can be charged with trespassing.

How can I get a pass? SVBC members can get a trail pass -- See Trail Passes

Does anyone patrol or enforce access? Yes, Massanutten Security regular patrols the property and checks for cars and trail users for passes.

Who built and maintains the trails? A majority of the trails have been built maintained by volunteers of the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. Several of the trails are older access and logging roads.

Why should I do trail work? Trail work is fun and great way to meet new people, it is also how the trails that you use are built and maintained.

How do I find out about trail work? Trail work days are posted on the SVBC website and posted on the trail kiosk at the parking area of the Western Slope.

What do I need for trail work? SVBC supplies all the tools for trail work, just show up with good trail work attire, including long pants, gloves, covered good hiking shoes (like work boots).

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