| Channels State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Washington and Russell counties, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Abingdon |
| Coordinates | 36°49′40.9″N 81°57′43.5″W / 36.828028°N 81.962083°W |
| Area | 4,836 acres (19.57 km2) |
| Established | 2007 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| Channels State Forest | |
Channels State Forest is a 4,836-acre (19.57 km2) state forest located in Washington and Russell counties, Virginia.[1] The Channels Natural Area Preserve is located within the forest, which protects the Great Channels of Virginia, comprising slot canyons formed within 400-million-year-old sandstone outcroppings.[2]
Channels State Forest is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Forestry. The forest is open to the public for hunting, horseback riding, and hiking; camping and motorized vehicles are prohibited.[3] Some uses require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.[4]
Images
View within the Great Channels
View within the Great Channels
See also
References
- ↑ "Acreage". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Channels State Forest (brochure)" (PDF). Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Channels State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Virginia's State Forests". Virginia Department of Forestry. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
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