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.
Whitetop Mountain Observation Site
Site Open
Whitetop Mountain is the second highest mountain in Virginia and offers the highest public road in the state which leads to a summit of 5525 feet. The summit provides panoramic views of three states…
Whitetop Station Visitor Center
Site Closed
Whitetop Station is a great starting point for an exciting bike ride down the Virginia Creeper Trail. Whitetop Station is a visitor center that shares the story of the local train history and…
Wild Oak Trail (Forest Trail #716)
The Wild Oak Trail is a National Recreation Trail, designated in 1979 by the Secretary of Agriculture. This trail has three access points from developed roads which provide shorter hiking segments.…
Williams Branch Picnic Shelter
Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter (Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter) is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The recreation area is often referred to as the jewel of the Blue Ridge…
Wise Boat Launch
Site Open
The Wise Boat Launch, located on the North Fork of Pound Lake near Cane Patch Campground, serves as an easy access point for boaters and anglers.
Wolf Creek Day Use Area
Site Open
This site features a large covered group picnic shelter as well as several family picnic sites. A wheelchair accessible bridge crosses Wolf Creek and leads to the 2.4 mile Wolf Creek Loop Trails.
Wolf Gap Recreation Area
Site Open
Wolf Gap Recreation Area was once the site of a 1930’s African American Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. This recreation area has many hiking opportunities nearby. From here begin your hike to the…
Woodstock Hang Gliding Site
Site Open
Experience the thrill of flying without an airplane! Feel your adrenaline and excitement build as you approach the launch site perched high on the western slope of the Massanutten Mountain. Launch…
Woodstock Tower Observation Site
Site Open
Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the grand views from the Woodstock Tower! In 1935, the historical structure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps with the material provided by the…
Woodstock Tower Trail (Forest Trail #552A)
Hiking trail to Woodstock Tower, with west views across the Seven Bends area of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, and east to the Blue Ridge.Trail Open To: