Barbours Creek Wilderness

Barbours Creek Wilderness spans 5,382 acres of forest terrain, with elevations ranging from 1,700 feet at creek level to 3,800 feet at mountain peaks.

The United States Congress designated this section of Jefferson National Forest as a protected wilderness area on June 7, 1988, under Public Law 100-326.

The wilderness maintains strict preservation regulations, prohibiting mechanical transportation to safeguard the natural environment of the Appalachian mountain ecosystem.

Visitors can access the area through Lipes Branch Trail, which extends 1.7 miles from Pines Campground and offers opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

The forest contains two distinct ecosystems: northern red oak and hickory on dry slopes, white pine and hemlock along the creek valleys.

Location: Virginia

Inception: June 7, 1988

GPS coordinates: 37.60547,-80.10363

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:06