Brandywine Recreation Area located in Pendleton County, is now open to the public, please be advised that fee control measures are in place. Due to the flooding rehabilitation some areas are still being worked on.
For more information or questions, please call 540-432-0187.
A closure order (order) has been issued for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project right of way and access roads on Forest lands in Monroe County, West VA and Giles and Montgomery Counties, VA. This revised order terminates and supersedes orders number 08-08-11-18-01; 08-08-11-18-02; 08-08-11-18-03; and 08-08-11-18-04. The order prohibits going into or upon National Forest System lands in the proximity of the approved right-of-way, and the use of Mystery Ridge Road (FSR #11080), and Pocahontas Road (FSR #972). The order excludes the tread width of the Appalachian Trail and the entirety of Brush Mountain Road (FSR #188). Please refer to the order for specific details about the areas that are closed.
The order is in effect until March 31, 2019, unless terminated earlier.
Due to road damage on private land, adjacent land owners have gated and closed the private land portion of Garden Mountain Road/Round Mountain Road from all public travel. This is no longer a through road; approximately 2.5 miles of the road is inaccessible. The closed private section begins in Burke's Garden on Back Rd/666 and ends after approximately 2 miles. Approximately an additional half mile is closed on the National Forest in order to stop westbound traffic at the last safe turn around.
For additional information, contact the Eastern Divide Ranger District Office at: 540 552 4641.
The Wallace Tract trail bridge (suspension bridge) over the Cowpasture River on Forest Trail #417, in Bath County is temporarily closed due to damage during a high water event following a storm on April 15, 2018.
Forest users should be aware that passage across the Cowpasture River at the Wallace Tract is unavailable at this time.
The USDA Forest Service will delay opening the following Forest Roads (FR), FR 621 Beaverdam Gap, and the eastern section of FR 641 Wallen Ridge from the intersection with Baxley Road east to Highway 23 due to the major storm event experienced by the region in February 2018. This storm event has made these roads unsafe for vehicle travel. The roads will remain closed until further assessment and needed repairs can be made. The remainder of the seasonally closed roads will open normally on March 24, 2018 but users should still use caution on all Forest roads due to flood damage from recent heavy rains.
If you have any questions, please contact the Clinch River Ranger District office in Norton at 276/679-8370.
The USDA Forest Service has issued an emergency road closure order for Forest Road (FR) 69 Jerry’s Run, FR 600 Big Run, FR 366 So Big, FS 277 and 277A Crows Run and Crows Run Spur in Alleghany County due to the major storm event experienced by the region on June 23, 2016. This storm event has made these roads unsafe for vehicle travel.
The road will remail closed until further assessment can be made. If you have any questions, please contact the James River Ranger District office in Covington at 540/962-2214.
The Sandy Flats Shelter on the Iron Mountain Trail in Washington County, Virginia has been completely removed due to damage from a fallen tree. A sunken fire pit and composting privy will remain. The area can continue to be used for camping.
Due to recent storm events, seasonal road events will be delayed until road conditions are safe. Wildlife Road is open to middle, and this alert will be updated as additional roads are opened. Thank you for your patience in the matter.
A section of Wildlife Road ( FS 224) in Craig County will remain closed to motor vehicles for road repair beginning October 2nd 2017. The road is closed between Grouse Trail and Broad Run approximately 4 miles from SR 311. This section of road has been closed to motor vehicles since the time of storm damage and will remain closed until repairs are complete. While foot travel is not prohibited, we urge you to use caution and be aware of heavy equipment on the road.
Please call the Eastern Divide District for the most current information. 540-552-4641
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