National Forest Alerts

The Trail is now open from Elk Garden Trailhead to the Virginia/Tennessee line after being temporarily closed by Forest Order to protect health and safety in the aftermath of Hurricane […]

Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities. %3Aul%3A %3Ali style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%3APublic

Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities: %3Aul%3A %3Ali%3AThe Appalachian National

Hone Quarry Campground on the North River Ranger District has reopened after a brief closure due to Hurricane Helene

Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities: %3Aul%3A %3Ali%3AThe Appalachian National

The Forest Service is working with the Virginia Department of Health to assess an algal bloom at Cave Mountain Lake. Out of an abundance of caution, people and animals should

The Forest Service is working with the Virginia Department of Health to assess an algal bloom at Cave Mountain Lake. Out of an abundance of caution, people and animals should

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest will conduct work to improve the Roaring Run Recreation Area entrance on the Eastern Divide Ranger District. To safely conduct this work, the

The Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn Monday, March 8, 2024. Gauley Ridge Road %3AFSR 240%3A and Gauley Ridge Trail %3ATrail 593%3A will be temporarily closed. Smoke may

Forest Service Road %3AFSR%3A 3079 Smith Flats Road in Rockbridge County will be closed temporarily for road repair and maintenance from Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5. Vehicular access