First Mountain State Forest
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| First Mountain State Forest | |
|---|---|
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Rockingham County, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Elkton, VA |
| Coordinates | 38°25′56.5″N 78°40′35.8″W / 38.432361°N 78.676611°W |
| Area | 573.4 acres (232.0 ha) |
| Established | October 2019 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| First Mountain State Forest | |
First Mountain State Forest is a state forest located in Rockingham County, Virginia northwest of the town of Elkton. The land is adjoined with George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest.[1] The land was dedicated as the 25th state forest by Governor Ralph Northam on October 7, 2019.[2]
History
The property, which was formerly known as Boone's Run Farm, was acquired in 2019 from the Dofflemyer Family, with the majority of the funding coming from the DuPont natural resource damages and restoration settlement.[3] Additional funding was provided by the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and the Dofflemyer Family. The Dofflemyer family had operated the property for generations as a tree farm.
Description
The 573-acre property is situated on the southeast slope of First Mountain at the southern end of Massanutten Mountain range and is comprised of pine and hardwood forest, as well as open meadows. There are over 21,700 feet of stream frontage on approximately eight different streams, including Boone Run, which empties into the south fork of the Shenandoah River and is well suited for brook trout fishing. The property, which continues to operate as a tree farm, is also open for for hiking and mountain biking.[2] There are no facilities on the property.
See also
References
- ^ "First Mountain State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "First Mountain State Forest Dedication". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "First Mountain is Virginia's Newest State Forest". Bearing Drift. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
External links
Category:Virginia state forests Category:2019 establishments in Virginia