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Rockbridge County Virginia ATV Trails
Lone
Mountain Trail
George
Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Length: 2.0 mile
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Lone Mountain Trail is part of the South Pedlar ATV Trail System, a
looping network of approximately 19 miles of trails designed for the
recreational all-terrain vehicle rider.
The trail system is open to four-wheel ATVs, motorbikes, and mountain
bikes. Riders will find challenges in the narrow and twisting trails, while
others will find trails that are wide and inviting. |
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panoramic vistas, groves of large trees, spectacular mountain laurel
blooms in season, and relief from the hot summer sun under the shady
forest canopy.
OHV VEHICLES PERMITTED: Four-wheel all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
motorbikes, and mountain bikes. Terrapin Trail is off-limits for saddle,
pack, and draft animals. Three-wheel ATVs and specialized vehicles
exceeding 600 pounds or 50 inches in width are prohibited.
VEHICLE OPERATION
- All motor vehicles are to have operable brakes, muffler, and spark
arrester.
- All operators must wear a protective helmet.
- Children under 12 years of age are not
permitted to operate ATV's or motor bikes
- Child operators between the ages of twelve and sixteen must be
supervised by an adult.
- Only one rider/operator on the vehicle at a time.
TRAIL USE
- Designated trails of the South Pedlar ATV Trail System are marked by
orange diamonds with a reflective mountain symbol.
- Closes for the winter season on December. Reopen to the public on
April 1, annually
- Due to space limitations in the trailhead parking lots, trailers
should not exceed 16 feet in length.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the trails or at the
trailheads.
- Hunting is permitted in the area. State regulations for
transportation of a weapon and for hunting near a road will be
applicable in the South Pedlar area. (All trails are considered as
roads under Virginia hunting regulations.)
- For more information call the Ranger District office at (540)
291-2188, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed on weekends
and federal holidays. Visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/gp/recreation/ohv/index.shtml
for more
information.
FEES
- As of April 1, 2009 the fee is $5.00 per operator, per day and is a
wristband worn by each ATV or motorbike operator. There is a three day
permit available for $12.00 (3 consecutive days) and an annual permit
for $30.00. These permits are not available self- service but can only
be purchased at our District Office or at 4 local vendors
Directions:
Traveling west from Lynchburg, follow State Route 130 toward the Blue
Ridge Parkway. Just after crossing through the Blue Ridge Parkway
underpass, ahead to the right is Forest Development Road (FDR) 319. Turn
right onto FDR 319 to the Terrapin Trailhead parking lot. The Rattlesnake
Trailhead parking lot is another 3/4 miles west on State Route 130, then
right onto FDR 564.
Traveling from Buena Vista, follow U.S. Highway 501 south. Continue on
U.S. 501 to the intersection with State Route 130 at the Snowden power
plant on the James River. Continue on State Route 130 another mile to the
junction of FDR 564 on your left. Turn left onto FDR 564 to the
Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot. Another 3/4 miles east on State Route
130, turn left onto FDR 319 to the Terrapin Trailhead parking lot. |
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