Shenandoah Mountain Proposal
The Shenandoah Mountain area of the George Washington National Forest is one of the largest, most unfragmented tracts of forestland in the Eastern United States. It provides diverse plant and wildlife habitat, clean water for communities downstream, and a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and nature study. The Shenandoah Mountain Proposal is a combination of National Scenic Area and Wilderness designations.
Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area - Approximately 92,000 acres between Rt. 33 and Rt. 250 (Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland Counties). Includes these proposed Wilderness areas:
All private land is excluded from the SMNSA. Current roads will remain open for access.
Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area - Approximately 92,000 acres between Rt. 33 and Rt. 250 (Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland Counties). Includes these proposed Wilderness areas:
- Skidmore Fork Wilderness - 5,079 acres (Rockingham)
- Little River Wilderness - 12,461 acres (Augusta)
- Lynn Hollow Wilderness - 3574 acres (Highland)
- Bald Ridge Addition to Ramseys Draft Wilderness - 6,963 acres (Augusta)
All private land is excluded from the SMNSA. Current roads will remain open for access.