South Pedlar-ATV-Trail-System
This looping network of 19 miles is specifically designed for the recreational ATV rider. Advanced riders will find challenges in the narrow and twisting trails, while others will find trails that are wide and inviting. Visitors to the area enjoy panoramic vistas, spectacular mountain laurel blooms in season, and relief from the hot summer sun under the shady forest canopy.
General Information
All operators are required to have a permit. Permits are not sold on site; permits must be purchased from local vendors (see below for a list of vendors).
- Permits available include: $5 per day; $12 three-day consecutive pass; $30 annual permit. America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass discounts do not apply.
- Permits are not transferable.
- Permits are valid only when trail user’s name and dates of use are written on the permit.
- Permits are not replaceable; if you lose your permit you must buy a new one.
Use of this fee area is not included in the purchase of a National Forest Stamp or Virginia state hunting license.
Restrictions:
- Vehicles must be less than 50 inches wide and weigh no more than 1,500 pounds (unloaded dry weight).
- No operators under age 12 allowed on any vehicle per Forest Supervisor’s Order.
- Only four wheel ATV's, motorcycles, bicycles and hikers permitted on designated trails.
- Operators between the age of 12 and 16 must be supervised by an adult, and on an appropriately sized vehicle per Virginia State Law.
- Only one rider/operator per vehicle at one time unless ATV is manufactured for multiple passengers.
- Operators and riders must wear a DOT approved protective motorcycle helmet.
- CAUTION: two-way traffic on the trail.
All trail users on the South Pedlar ATV trail must carry a permit. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the trails or at the trailheads, and camping is not permitted on the trails or at the trailheads or parking lots.
Permits available include: $5 per day; $12 three-day consecutive pass; $30 annual permit. America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass discounts do not apply.
Permits for use of the South Pedlar ATV Trail System may be purchased through the following vendors:
- Country Corner Market, 2473 Elon Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572. Hours: MON - FRI 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. SAT 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. SUN 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- H & H Market, 11619 Lee Jackson Highway, Big Island, VA 24526. Hours: SUN - THURS 5:15 a.m. – 9 p.m., FRI – SAT 5:15 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Natural Bridge Country Store, 1575 Wert Faulkner Highway, Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579. Hours: SUN – SAT 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Breaktime, 1770 Magnolia Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416.
- Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District Office, 27 Ranger Lane, Natural Bridge Station, VA. 24579.
- Glasgow Grocery Express, 844 Rockbridge Road Glasgow, VA 24555 Hours: MON – SAT 6 am – 11 pm SUN 8 am – 11 pm
- or by mail:
Complete and return the Permit Order Form with your payment to 27 Ranger
Address: 27 Ranger Lane Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
Phone: 540-291-2188
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Parking
- Due to space limitations in the trailhead parking lots, trailers should not exceed 16 feet in length.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
A vault toilet is available at each trailhead.
Recreation Opportunities
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding Info
This trail system is made up of 7 interconnecting trails. All trails are bidirectional. Each trail is marked with a unique trail blaze color.
Connecting trails and trail length:
South Pedlar (around the boundary ) - 11 miles, yellow trail blaze
Terrapin - 0.6 mile, yellow trail blaze
Rattlesnake - 0.6 mile, yellow trail blaze
Piney - 0.9 mile, orange trail blaze
Otter - 1.1 miles, green trail blaze
Lone Mtn - 2.0 miles, pink trail blaze
Lasso - 2.8 miles, blue trail blaze