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Recreation Opportunities

Recreation opportunities abound on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.

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Bicycles are allowed on open forest roads, roads that are gated to prevent motor vehicle travel, and on more than 1,100 miles of trails on the George…
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Hiking is allowed on open forest roads, gated forest roads, and on more than 1,925 miles of trails on the George Washington and Jefferson National…
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Horse Riding is allowed on:Open forest roads.On many forest roads that are gated to prevent motor vehicle travel.On more than 1,290 miles of trails…
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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provides multiple opportunities to hunt, fish and engage in shooting sport activities in a safe…
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An off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel during winter or summer. OHV’s include all-terrain vehicles…
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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest offers a wide variety of nature viewing opportunities, cultural sites and interpretive sites. 
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Bring your picnic basket to one of our developed picnic areas scattered throughout the forest!  Many locations have picnic tables, vault toilets,…
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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests have multiple options for water sport enthusiasts! Choose from a wide variety of swimming…
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Visitors are welcome to enjoy winter in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.  Popular activities include hiking and cross country…