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Things to do and see while visiting Graves Mountain
 

Basketball, horseshoes, volley ball, softball, swimming

 The outdoor swimming pool is open to registered guests on a daily schedule of 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. during the normal swimming season, weather permitting. Any guest 9 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Facilities for basketball, horseshoes, volley ball and softball are available on a first-come, firstserve basis to registered lodge guests only.

Horseback Riding

Enjoy a trail ride along the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. One-hour rides depart throughout the day and reservations are required. Please see the front desk. Full-day rides (4 person minimum) also depart daily

Hayrides

Available Friday and Saturday evenings after dinner weather permitting. Enjoy a tractor pulled hayride through the orchards. Reservations required $5.00 per person (15 person minimum). Please visit the front desk by 7:00 PM for tickets to ride.

Fishing

Statewide regulations apply to trout fishing in all streams. The Rose River and Robinson River (both rivers located in Syria) are state stocked with Rainbow trout and Brook trout. The Hughes River is also stocked, it is located about 8 miles north of Syria. A fish-n-pay pond, located on the Graves Mountain property,  is open and stocked with trout (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Golden Trout). The pond closes from July into September, reopens weather permitting, please call 540-923-4231or email. Other ponds on the lodge property are available to catch and release. The ponds are stocked with bass and bream. Bring your own pole and try your luck!
Hughes and Robinson Rivers are in category A - Stocked once in each of the following periods:
October; November; December; January; February; March; April 1-April 20; April 20-May 10; May 10-May 30
Rose River stocking schedule (Number of stocking during that period)
October (1); November (1); December - January (1); February (1); March - May (10)
Game Department Trout Stocking Schedule (They only put it on their website after they stocked)
 

Hiking

Many trails for hiking begin a short distance from the lodge. A short nature trail begins at the end of the road from Ridgecrest motel. If you care to visit White Oak Canyon, you can follow a lovely trail to the seven waterfalls. Rock climbing is also near by on Old Rag Mountain. Both are a short drive from the Lodge

Rock Hunting

You may find some interesting unusual stones. This range is considered one of the oldest ranges in the world.  Walk along the Rose River an try to find a piece of unakite, the official rock of Madison County, if you can't find a piece of unakite, there are some for sale in the Gift Shop and our Packing Shed.

Gift Shop

Located in the lower floor of the lodge, the shop offers gifts for everyone. Clothing, jewelry, toys and a variety of other items are found for friends and family. Our preserves are sold here or in the office.

The Syria Mercantile- fishing gear, sporting gear, supplies and general supplies are available. Just down the road from the lodge.
 
Points of Interest:
Madison County - Madison Chamber of Commerce website with more links of places to visit.
Hebron Lutheran Church- Oldest Lutheran church in continuous use in the United States. Close by near Madison (15-minute drive). Open by appointment.
E.A Clore Furniture Factory- famous early American furniture since 1830, Madison VA  (15 minute drive)
Rappahannock County - Guide to places of interest in Rappahannock County, including Sperryville.
Town of Sperryville-novelty shops and antiques on the way to Luray Caverns and the Skyline Drive (25 minutes drive).
Skyline Drive- a lovely ride along the Blue Ridge (30 minutes from the lodge).
Luray Caverns- tours available throughout the caves carillon concert and antique auto museum (1 hour drive).

Shenandoah Valley- Picturesque towns, antiques, hikes, canoeing, bike trails and the caverns are available here. Civil war history is preserved at the New Market BattleField

And Museum ( 1 ½ hour drive).
Culpeper County - Chamber of Commerce for Culpeper with related links
Monticello- Home of President Thomas Jefferson, a few minutes south of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia (1 hour 15 minute drive).
Greene County - Greene County Chamber of Commerce with related links
Montpelier- Home of President James Madison, four miles south of Orange, VA (45 minute drive).
Your source for information on the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with general information and related links.-Your source for information on the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with general information and related links
Civil War Battlefields- Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg National Military Park and museum (1 hour and 15 minute drive).
 
The Vineyards
Virginia Wines Guide - Useful source for locating local vineyards
Prince Michel Vineyards- Founded in Madison County in 1983 (20-minute drive).
Christensen Ridge - Located seven miles from Graves' Mountain Lodge, near Aylor, VA.
DuCard Vineyards - Located four miles from Graves Mountain, near Etlan, VA
Sweely Estate Winery - New winery in Madison on Route 230 towards Wolftown, VA OPEN FEB 2009