James River Face Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Jefferson National Forest, Virginia.
The James River Face Wilderness spans 8,907 acres of mountain terrain with elevations ranging from 650 feet at the river to 3,073 feet at Highcock Knob.
Designated in 1975 through Public Law 93-622, this area became Virginia's first wilderness zone within the National Wilderness Preservation System.
The wilderness maintains multiple hiking paths, including 11 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, connecting visitors with natural heritage conservation initiatives.
Visitors access the area through several maintained trails, with maps available from ranger districts and National Geographic showing detailed route information.
The Devils Marbleyard within the wilderness features an expansive field of dark quartzite boulders across the mountainside.
GPS coordinates: 37.58852,-79.44488
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:41
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