Beartown Wilderness

Located in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia.

The 5,609 acres that comprise the Beartown Wilderness are some of the most remote in the Jefferson National Forest. The topography is rugged and steep, particularly at the head of the drainages. There are no improved roads to the wilderness boundary and the few old primitive roads within the area are being reclaimed by natural vegetation. The Appalachian Trail borders the southern edge of the wilderness area and provides hiker access. Vegetation within the area is quite diversified. Appalachian hardwoods, northern spruce-fir, northern hardwood and hemlock all exist at various elevations. A few identified rare plants and a sphagnum bog provide further interest. Roaring Fork Creek, Bark Camp Creek, Cove Branch and some beaver ponds are water features. Roaring Fork Creek is a native trout stream.

For more information contact: The Jefferson National Forest