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From lush woods and cold mountain streams to unique mountaintop balds, over 1.8 million acres of Appalachian forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky are yours to explore.

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Ant Hill Trail (Forest Trail #422)

Hiking
The Ant Hill Trail is a scenic ridge top trail in the Slate Lick area. This is the northern most established trail on the North River Ranger District.Trail Open To:

Appalachian Trail

Hiking
The Appalachian Trail, also known as the A.T., is America’s footpath and first National Scenic Trail. The trail traverses 14 states and is marked with two-inch by six-inch white vertical paint…

Apple Orchard Falls Trail (Forest Trail #17)

Hiking
The Apple Orchard Falls National Recreation Trail leaves Sunset Fields at milepost 78.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and winds down Apple Orchard Mountai,n generally following the headwaters of North…

Austin Gap Trail (Forest Trail # 201A)

Hiking
The Austin Gap Trail is a difficult, 4-mile loop trail which climbs 750 ft. The trail features scenic vistas and connections to the Pine Mountain Trail.Trail Open To:

Balcony Falls Trail (Forest Trail #7)

Hiking
The Balcony Falls Trail begins at the Locher Tract parking area and follows an old road through the Locher Tract. Off this old road, the trail turns right and meanders with a gentle climb through the…

Bark Camp Recreation Area

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Bark Camp Recreation Area offers a day use area and a campground situated near a 45-acre lake that is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. A three mile shoreline trail circles the lake, offering…

Bath County Shooting Range

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This site contains both 50 yard and 100 yard, rifle and handgun shooting ranges. Shooting lanes include a covered bench.

Batzell Boat Launch

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Batzell Boat Launch sits perched on the riverbank where stunningly clear water laps down the river. The boat launch allows easy access to the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Relish the fishing…

Bealers Ferry Boat Launch

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Surrounded by a spectacular nature setting, sits the secluded Bealers Ferry Boat Launch. Find pleasure in the convenient facility that allows one easy access to the South Fork of the Shenandoah…