Big Draft Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
The 5,144-acre natural domain features long ridges with narrow summits and mountainous slopes, ranging from gentle inclines to steep grades of 60 percent.
The United States Congress established Big Draft Wilderness through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to safeguard the Anthony Creek watershed.
The land encompasses numerous hiking paths, including the 5-mile Blue Bend Trail, the 3.8-mile Anthony Creek Trail, and the 4.8-mile South Boundary Trail.
Visitors can access the wilderness area through marked trailheads near White Sulphur Springs, with parking facilities available at designated entry points.
The forest composition includes pockets of hemlock and pine scattered throughout oak and hickory trees, with an understory of grasses, ferns, and rhododendron.
Location: West Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.92080,-80.26530
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:11
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