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Patterson Mountain OHV Trail
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Patterson Mountain Off Road Vehicle Trail, Patterson Mt. Ohv Trail, Patterson Creek, Craig Creek, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Eastern Divide Ranger District |
| Last Known Status | Closed (Permanently Closed) |
This part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests at one time had about 15 miles of OHV trails with steep inclines, deep valleys and water crossings but unfortunately the trails are permanently closed due to claims that soil erosion is affecting water quality.
Nearby places that are still open to riding include South Pedlar, Rocky Run, Kairos Resort and Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
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| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Eagle Rock, VA | ||
| From: Cloverdale, VA
1) Take US-220 north toward the town of Eagle rock, about 20 miles 2) Turn left (west) on SR-615, continue .7 miles 3) Turn left on SR-685 (Craig Valley Dr.), continue about 1.7 miles 4) Veer right at fork, continue about 1.6 miles 5) Turn left at fork onto on FDR 5020 (O&I Rd.), continue about 3 miles 6) Staging area is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | George Washington And Jefferson National Forests 110 Southpark Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 552-4641 mailroom_r8_george_washington_jefferson@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 15 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 1500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Eagle Rock, VA | |
| Diesel | Eagle Rock, VA | |
 Water | Eagle Rock, VA | |
 RV Hookup | Eagle Rock, VA | |
 RV Disposal | Eagle Rock, VA | |
| Campground | Eagle Rock, VA | |
 Conv Store | Eagle Rock, VA |
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