George Washington and Jefferson National Forests to close all day-use areas

Published: Apr. 2, 2020 at 8:51 PM EDT
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests officials are extending temporary shutdowns to include additional day-use areas such as picnic sites, interpretive sites, shooting ranges and swimming sites.
The shutdowns include:
• All developed campgrounds and cabins
• All public restrooms
• All visitor centers
• All trail shelters
• South Pedlar ATV Trail System
• Peters Mill Run/Taskers Gap Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System
• Cascades Day Use Area
• Crabtree Falls Day Use Area
• Blacksburg Shooting Range
• Wythe Shooting Range
Trailhead facilities and access points to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail will also remain temporarily shut down.
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