Brush Mountain East Wilderness

Brush Mountain East Wilderness extends across 3,743 acres of mountainous terrain with sugar maples, white pines, hemlocks, and diverse wildlife species.

The wilderness area received its protected status through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, preserving its natural landscapes for future generations.

Native American tribes utilized these mountain lands for hunting and gathering before European settlers arrived in the region for agricultural purposes.

Visitors can access multiple trailheads within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, with the Appalachian Trail crossing the northern slope.

Fifteen percent of the forest contains old-growth trees, rising 1,600 feet from Craig Creek to reach elevations of 3,070 feet at the mountain crest.

GPS coordinates: 37.32700,-80.32200

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11