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Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing - Hiking
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11176 Peaceful Valley Road
New Castle, VA 24127 - Send Email
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Located in New Castle, VA, Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (WAEL) offers some of the best hiking experiences in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Spanning 500 acres of scenic wilderness, WAEL’s trails provide access to breathtaking views, serene forests, and rolling meadows, making it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
The trails at WAEL cater to all skill levels, from easy nature walks to challenging hikes, ensuring a memorable experience for individuals, families, and groups. Explore paths that meander along clear mountain creeks, lead to stunning overlooks, and immerse you in the diverse flora and fauna of the Blue Ridge region. For an enhanced experience, guided hikes are available, offering insight into the local ecosystem and history.
WAEL’s hiking opportunities are ideal for those seeking adventure and connection with nature. Pair your hike with other activities like mountain biking, canoeing, or ropes courses for a full day of outdoor fun. Whether you’re visiting for a retreat, summer camp, or day trip, hiking at WAEL is an unforgettable way to explore the beauty of New Castle.
Plan your hiking adventure at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing today and discover why it’s a top destination for hiking in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
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- Things to Do
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- Accommodations
- Bed & Breakfasts
- Tours
- Recreation
- Cabins & Cottages
Directions
- Directions: From Downtown Roanoke get onto Interstate 581 North toward I-81. Then merge left onto I-81 south toward Salem. Take exit 141 toward New Castle/Salem. At the stop light turn left onto Electric Rd./419. At the next light turn right onto 311 toward New Castle. You will stay on Rt. 311 for about 20 miles going up over Catawba Mountain and eventually entering Craig County and then New Castle, VA. In New Castle turn right past the C&M gas station onto Route 615. Soon after that turn you will see IGA store on your left and Subway shop continue straight on 615 for ~6-7 miles. You will come to our blue & white sign on the left hand side of the road with an arrow pointing for you to turn RIGHT onto 611/Peaceful Valley Rd. Our property is ~1.6 miles on your right. To view directions from Blacksburg, Charlotte, Richmond, Charlottesville, etc go to: http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/contact/directions/
- Major Access Routes: 311 & 615
- Miles from I-81: ~27
Things to Do
- Monday Hours: by reservation
- Tuesday Hours: by reservation
- Wednesday Hours: by reservation
- Thursday Hours: by reservation
- Friday Hours: by reservation
- Saturday Hours: by reservation
- Sunday Hours: by reservation
- Holidays Closed: Christmas, Open most holidays by reservation (2 wk notice minimum for holidays)
- Admission Rates: Depending on activities chosen
- Credit Card Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex
- Handicap Accessible: yes
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- Additional Information: Call 540-864-6792 to book activities, lodging or meals. We offer numerous activity options including zip lining, canoeing, tubing, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, caving, high ropes adventure course, team building courses and more! Go to our website for more details: http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/
Dining
- Monday Hours: By reservation
- Tuesday Hours: By reservation
- Wednesday Hours: By reservation
- Thursday Hours: By reservation
- Friday Hours: By reservation
- Saturday Hours: By reservation
- Sunday Hours: By reservation
- Holidays Closed: By reservation
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- Credit Card Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
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- Handicap Accessible: yes
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Private Banquet Room:
- Private Banquet Room Capacity: same
- Reservations: Required
- Restaurant Seat Capacity: 120 inside, 200+ outside
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- Additional Information: The Main Lodge Dining Room is typically used to cater to groups visiting our facility for church retreats, schools, corporate retreats, family reunions, weddings, yoga retreats, women's & men's clubs, colleges, fraternities & sororities and so much more. We take food very seriously and love to exceed expectations by preparing amazing homecooked meals. We also like to spread our culinary wings periodically by hosting our Wine & Dine events with local wineries in January, February and March as well as our Expert Beer Tasting event. We can also make your wedding, party or event extra special and people will be talking about the food for years!
Services
- Monday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Tuesday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Wednesday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Thursday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Friday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Saturday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Sunday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Holidays Closed: We are open 365 days a year by reservation only. Please contact us at least 2 weeks before holidays
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Credit Cards Accepted:
- Credit Card Types Accepted: VISA, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
- Additional Information: We are open by reservation only, and are open 24hrs a day for overnight groups. 540-864-6792
Accommodations
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- Breakfast Served: For most special events breakfast is included. Customize all of your meal preferences.
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- Credit Card Types Accepted: VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American Express
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- High Speed Internet Fee: FREE
- Wireless Fee: FREE
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- Number of Floors: 2
- Number of Handicap Rooms: 4
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 24
- Total Number of Rooms: 24
- Pet Policy: Dogs are allowed free of charge. Friendly dogs only please, we do have dogs that live on property.
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- Points of Interest Nearby: We are a full scale, year round Conference, Retreat and Adventure Center. We customize adventure retreats for individuals and groups up to ~120. Full activity options include: 900' zip line, 50' Climbing Wall & Rappel Tower, Canoe & Tube Rentals, Guided Canoe Trips, Instructional Pond Kayaking Classes, White water kayaking trips, guided rock climbing, bike rentals, downhill Bike Shuttles at Carvin's Cove (through Roanoke Parks & Rec), guided mountain biking trips, high ropes adventure trail, team building courses, caving, guided natural waterslide & waterfall hike and more. We truly do it all! Check out our website for more info: http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/
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- Additional Information: Special Events Include: Expert Beer Tasting, Wine & Dine with local wineries, Bed & Breakfast specials, 24 hour Adventure races, Adult Skill Clinics, Cycle-cross races, etc. Go to our events page for details: http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/special-events/
Bed & Breakfasts
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- Credit Card Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
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- Breakfast Served: full hot breakfast buffet style
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- Children Age Limits: none
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High Speed Internet:
- High Speed Internet Fee: Free
- Handicap Accessible: yes
- Nearby Attractions: We offer adventure activities here on our 500 acre property. Area attractions: fish, hunt, hike, bir
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- Number of Handicap Rooms: 4
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 24
- Total Number of Rooms: 24
- Pet Policy: Friendly pets only please, no fee unless property damage occurs.
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- Additional Information: Bed & Breakfast details:http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/bed-breakfast/
Tours
- Additional Amenities for Group Tours: We offer backpacking & adventure tours and trips for all ages that travel throughout the Appalachian & Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and West Virginia. Activity options include rafting, white water kayaking, white water canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling, zip lining, high ropes adventure course, mountain biking, road cycling, caving and more!
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- Group Rates - Adults: customizable
- Group Rates - Seniors: customizable
- Group Rates - Students: customizable
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- Special Tour Package Details: Children ages 8-18 view: http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/summer-camp/ Adult Excursions 18+: http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/adult-excursions/ Adult Intro & Intermediate Skill Clinics: http://www.wilderness-adventure.com/adult-clinics/
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Recreation
- Additional Information: We offer activities for a variety of ability levels at a number of sites around the Roanoke and New River Valley areas.
- Credit Card Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
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- Friday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Handicap Accessible: Main & Sly Lodges (1st floor)
- Holidays Closed: We are open 365 a year but by reservation only. If interested in holiday date please notify 2 weeks
- Monday Hours: 8:30-5:00
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- Saturday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Sports: rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, caving, 900' zip line and more!
- Sunday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Thursday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Tuesday Hours: 8:30-5:00
- Wednesday Hours: 8:30-5:00
Cabins & Cottages
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- Number of Handicap Rooms: 4
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- Total Number of Cottages or Cabins: 2
Facility Info
- DescriptionOur unique conference and retreat center will have your group changing the way they view corporate and group retreat. Step away from the ordinary and challenge your group to adventure activities or pamper them with exquisite views and second to none food. Our 500 acre property is surrounded by the National Forest and has 3 elegantly rustic lodges with a variety of room layouts. Our lodges are designed to promote group camaraderie while socializing by our two story stone fireplace or relaxing on our large wrap around porches. The rooms are just for sleeping so people aren't tempted to sneak off and seclude themselves. We can customize every aspect of your retreat, reunion, wedding, or event.
- Floorplan FileFloorplan File
- Total Sq. Ft.1000
- Reception Capacity200
- Space NotesOur large Main Lodge Dining Room holds up to 120 inside for meals or meeting spaces. Our large outdoor pavilion can hold up to 200. Many groups do activities which allow us to rotate during meal times so we can accommodate even larger groups if necessary.
- Theatre Capacity120
- Banquet Capacity200
- Number of Rooms24
- Sleeping Rooms24
Main Lodge Dining Room
- Banquet Capacity: 120
- Reception Capacity: 120
Outdoor Pavilion
- Theater Capacity: 200
- Banquet Capacity: 200
- Reception Capacity: 200
