Wild Virginia : A Guide to Thirty Roadless Recreation Areas Including Shenandoah National Park

by Carroll, Steven; Miller, M. Mark

• ISBN13: 9780762723157
• ISBN10: 0762723157
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: FalconGuides

Summary

This guide profiles Virginias spectacular wilderness lands and guides the reader on hikes to enjoy and explore these wild areas

Table of Contents

Map Legend	ix
Acknowledgments	x
Introduction	xi
Virginias Wilderness History	xi
Zero Impact and Wilderness Ethics	xii
Preparedness and Safety	xvii
How to Use This Book	xxi
A Word on Virginias Colorful Names	xxiii
The Appalachian Trail	xxiv
GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST
Little River Roadless Area	1	(6)
Ramsey's Draft Wilderness	7	(6)
Crawford Mountain Roadless Area	13	(3)
Laurel Fork Special Management Area	16	(8)
Rough Mountain Wilderness	24	(6)
Rich Hole Wilderness/Mill Mountain Roadless Area	30	(6)
Three Ridges Wilderness	36	(4)
The Priest Wilderness	40	(4)
Saint Marys Wilderness	44	(8)
Adams Peak Roadless Area	52	(4)
Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area	56	(5)
Three Sisters Roadless Area	61	(6)
JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST
Barbours Creek Wilderness	67	(5)
Shawvers Run Wilderness	72	(5)
Mountain Lake Wilderness	77	(6)
Cascades Roadless Area	83	(4)
Peters Mountain Wilderness	87	(6)
Kimberling Creek Wilderness	93	(5)
Brushy Mountain Roadless Area	98	(4)
Little Walker Mountain Roadless Area	102	(5)
Beartown Wilderness	107	(6)
Lewis Fork Wilderness	113	(8)
Little Wilson Creek Wilderness	121	(6)
Little Dry Run Wilderness	127	(4)
North Creek Roadless Area	131	(5)
Thunder Ridge Wilderness	136	(6)
James River Face Wilderness	142	(8)
EAST COAST
Virginia Coast Reserve	150	(4)
North River Landing Nature Preserve	154	(4)
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
Shenandoah National Park	158	(12)
Appendix A: Recommended Equipment for Backcountry Outings	170	(3)
Appendix B: Virginia Conservation Organizations	173	(3)
Appendix C: Virginia Land Management Agencies	176	(2)
Appendix D: Topo Map Index	178	(3)
About the Authors	181