Recreation
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.
Recreation opportunities abound on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.
Olinger Gap Trail (Forest Trail #327)
This is a connecting trail between Keokee Loop Trail (Forest Trail #402) and Stone Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #207). This trail is typically accessed via the Keokee Loop Trail on the back side of…
Oliver Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #469)
From Fortney Branch, the trail briefly winds along the side of the Fortney Branch drainage before sharply ascending up a loose shale ridge to reach an old logging road. The trail is moderately steep,…
Pandapas Pond Day Use Area
Site Open
Pandapas Pond is a pastoral, 8-acre pond located just outside the town of Blacksburg. It sits on the Eastern Continental Divide and is surrounded by a forest of hardwoods and rhododendron. Visitors…
Pandapas Pond Loop Trail (Forest Trail #74)
Pandapas Pond is an eight-acre man-made pond located on the eastern Continental Divide, just west of Blacksburg, VA. The pond is situated in a hardwood forest. Rhododendron and flame azalea are…
Pat Jennings Visitor Center
Site Open
Hurricane Helene InformationIn response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, some areas in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Clinch Ranger District are closed. The Forest…
Peters Mill Run/Taskers Gap Trail System
Site Open
Known as the largest OHV trail system in the state of Virginia, Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap OHV Trail System provides 36 miles of rugged adventure. Advanced riders will find challenges in…
Phillips Creek Day Use Area
Site Closed
Visitors to Phillips Creek Day Use Area enjoy creek access and picnicking.
Pine Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #201)
The Pine Mountain Trail is a challenging trail through rugged country. It is often steep and rocky, with scrambling required in some sections. This trail has great overlooks and views of interesting…
Piney Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #453)
Enjoy panoramic views from the mountain top before descending into the Piney Mountain hollow. Cross FR 358 and continue through mixed hardwood forest and rhododendron and mountain laurel groves.Trail…
Piney Ridge Trail (Forest Trail #2)
The Piney Ridge Trail starts off from Forest Road (FR) 54 (Peters Creek Road) and heads up a finger ridge leading to Piney Ridge. As the trail begins to reach the summit of Piney Ridge it enters the…