Hiking

Blowing Springs

Route 39
7698 Mountain Valley Road
Warm Springs, VA 24484
For information, contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521
Operated by the US Forest Service
At Blowing Springs recreational area, visitors can enjoy fishing in Back Creek, swimming, whitewater paddling and hiking all while embracing wilderness at its best. Open year round.

Dominion Back Creek Recreational Area

Route 600
316 Power Station Drive
Warm Springs, VA 24484
The Dominion Back Creek recreational area is located adjacent to the world’s most powerful pumped storage generating station, a Dominion-owned property that provides electricity for millions of homes across six different states. This 325 acre public recreational area has two lakes and is a popular destination for fishing, non-power boating, picnicking, swimming, hiking and camping.

Douthat State Park

14329 Douthat State Park Road
Millboro, VA 24460
540-862-8100
Visitor Services Specialist: 540-862-8117
Reservations: 540-933-PARK
douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Located amid some of Virginia’s most breathtaking mountain scenery, visitors enjoy Douthat State Park’s miles of stream fishing, a 50 acre recreational lake stocked with trout, a sandy swimming beach, boat and bicycle rentals, a camp store, miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, cabins, campgrounds, picnic areas and a Lakeside Restaurant.

Hidden Valley Dispersed Recreational Area

1531 Hidden Valley Road
Warm Springs, VA 24484
For information, contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521
Operated by the US Forest Service
Situated in a remote area of the George Washington National Forest, Hidden Valley is rich in both history and natural beauty. With over 6.5 miles of the Jackson River and 24 miles of trails, Hidden Valley offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking and camping.

The Homestead Resort and Spa

1766 Homestead Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-1766 or 800-838-1766
stay@thehomestead.com
www.thehomestead.com
The Homestead is situated on 3,000 acres in the Allegheny Mountains and is one of America’s highest rated resorts. Built in 1766 as a resort to “take the waters,” the hotel and its spa have grown to include three championship golf courses, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, tennis, swimming, skeet and trap shooting, falconry, skiing, snowboarding and ice skating.

Lake Moomaw/Bolar Mountain Recreational Area

Route 600
756 Twin Ridge Drive
Warm Springs, VA 24484
For information, contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521
Operated by the US Forest Service
Lake Moomaw and the Bolar Mountain recreational areas are among the most popular developed recreational areas in the George Washington National Forest and provide an endless array of activities including boating, fishing, hiking, biking and camping.

Warm Springs Mountain Preserve

Route 39 and Route 703
Warm Springs, VA 24484
540-839-3599
www.nature.org
In March of 2002 the Nature Conservancy acquired 9,000 acres of ecologically important, privately owned forest. Bordering the Homestead Resort, the Warm Springs Mountain Preserve includes a globally rare montane pine barren and an old growth hickory forest which provides habitat for several rare plants and inveterbrates. In addition, a great 2.4 mile hike begins at the Ingalls Overlook and includes a well marked interpretive trail that provides an excellent introduction to the mountain. Several hikes are available under the expert guidance of Nature Conservancy staff; contact the Nature Conservancy to schedule additional hikes through private preserve lands.

Hiking Maps & Trails

Back Creek Gorge Trail

Bogan Run Trail

Bolar Loop Trail

Brushy Ridge Salt Pond Trails

Hidden Valley Trail

Jackson River Trail

Tower Hill Moutain Trail

Back Creek Gorge Trail

Beards Mountain Trail

Recreational Area Maps

Bath County Shooting Range

Blowing Springs Campground

Hidden Valley Campground

McClintic Point Group Campground

Laurel Fork Area Map

Bolar Moutain Rec Moomaw North

Bolar Mountain Rec General Lake Moomaw

Little Mare Mountain