AROUND Mountaintop Ranch
Surrounded on 3 sides by the Shenandoah National Park, come and experience the beautiful views and vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer an array of outdoor activities with 360-degree views at 3,300 ft!
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HORSEBACK RIDING
Horseback Riding at Mountaintop Ranch is a totally unique way to experience
the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Mountaintop Ranch offers rides for the public. Most rides are private tours, but we do take groups up to 10 people. Rides are by reservation only. We offer 4 rides and adjust times according to clients preference and the Ranch scheduling.
Preference is given to guests staying in our cabins on the Ranch. We ride year-round, weather and footing permitting. Come enjoy one of the most memorable experiences you will have in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the back of some of the best horses in the World (and we don’t say that lightly). Most of the horses were bred, born, and trained here on the Ranch.
Rides are guided tours only. All rides done at the walk while you take in the breathtaking scenery.
For descriptions of our rides and prices, please visit the "Horseback Riding" page.
TARGET SHOOTING
Mountaintop Ranch offers supervised target shooting off our mountain trails. This activity is supervised by Ranch staff ONLY! Clients have to provide their own weapons and ammunition.
$35/person
FISHING
Bring your fishing poles along, with 350 acres to roam you're sure to find use for it! The ranch has a fishing pond on property within a few yards from the cabins! There is also creek fishing on Naked Creek.
HIKING
Many trails provide hours of hiking adventures on our 400 acre mountain. Trails are marked and maps are available.
*Pets are allowed on hiking trails
Guided Back Country Hike to Naked Creek Falls, Picnic Lunch
Mountaintop Ranch has private access to the 60 ft. and 40 ft. Naked Creek Falls. No public access. The Ranch has arranged to have private guided Back Country hikes into the falls. We provide trekking poles to help you through your hike. You will hike downhill to the falls. Once you arrive, relax, explore and swim in the 40 ft deep pool at the bottom of the falls. Bring a towel and change of clothes if you will be swimming. We will exit the falls on a trail leading to the ranch driveway where there will be a vehicle waiting to bring you up the mountain to the cabins. Very little strenuous uphill hiking is required. *not suitable for children under 7 years old
*Hike/Ride Excursion with Picnic Lunch. Check out our Horseback Riding Page for further details)
Hike/Lunch: $120 per/person
CABIN RENTALS
Nightly cabin rentals are available. Enjoy a cozy weekend getaway or a family trip and choose from one of our spacious cabins that include a full-size shower, two bedrooms, a full kitchen and views that you'll never forget!
Check out our Cabin Page for an overview on our two rental cabins and our Packages Page for options offered to customize your stay.
*Pets are Welcome for a fee
SKEET SHOOTING
Test your aim! Mountaintop Ranch now has skeet shooting available. We provide an operator for the skeet machine, shotguns, clays, ammunition, hearing and eye protection. We currently have 12 gauge and 20 gauge shotguns available.
Single Shooter:25 clays $85
Doubles: 35 clays $150
Cancellation Policy
In the event of inclement weather, we will issue a full refund if rescheduling is not an option. Aside from inclement weather, we do not offer any other cancellation policy for a refund. We are, however, happy to reschedule with you if possible.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Lebert
An Appalachian Native, Lebert has a true love of the land. He enjoys fishing, hunting and riding his horses. He is rarely seen without his sidekick, Whiskey, near his side. Lebert is the glue that keeps this Ranch looking beautiful.
Marie
Marie comes from a local Mennonite family with strong horsemanship values. It's not often you see her without her little ranch dog, Felix. A true horse girl that loves the mountain trails.
Shannon
Shannon, a Appalachian Native was born and raised in Jollett Hollow. His family is one of the original mountain people to be moved off the government land now known as Shenandoah National Park
He knows these mountains like the back of his hand and has a lot of folklore stories to tell. A wonderful hiking guide and folklorist, he also manages our skeet shooting as a marksman and hunter.
Your Guides Salary Depends Greatly Upon the Quality of Their Service and the Generosity of Your Gratuities.
All activities are by appointment only!
For all bookings, please contact us via phone call, text message, or email! *We prefer to schedule via text message or email but understand that a phone call is occasionally preferred.
Text: 540-405-1154
E-mail: mttopranch@aol.com