George Washington National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
5,601 acres28.1 mi of trail
Old Appalachian TrailLaurel Ridge LoopAppalachian TrailLoggers Alley Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Wintergreen
Few parks or trails are on the map in Wintergreen
The biggest trail networks: George Washington National Forest (28.1 mi). 12% of Wintergreen’s land is conserved, about 690 acres. 19 acres are parks and preserves, 32 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
12%
690 acres · of 8.8 sq mi of land
Trails
28 mi
3.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
19 ac
32 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
6%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
3,845 ft
Devils Knob
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is George Washington National Forest, with 28.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
690 conserved acres
12% of Wintergreen’s land. Who manages Wintergreen’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service601 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits83 ac
Other state land38 ac
Not recorded83 ac
Special Designation Area · 381 acNational Scenic or Historic Trail · 220 acPrivate Conservation · 166 acOther Easement · 19 acConservation Easement · 19 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 18 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 6 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway Special Designation Area | National Park Service | 381 | Restricted |
| Appalachian National Scenic Trail National Scenic or Historic Trail | National Park Service | 220 | Open |
| Wintergreen Tract Private Conservation | Not recorded | 166 | Restricted |
Things to do
11 places to go in Wintergreen
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Waterfalls in Wintergreen
Upper Shamokin FallsIn George Washington National Forest
DirectionsScenic views in Wintergreen
3 Ridges Mountain OverlookIn George Washington National Forest
DirectionsCliffhangerIn George Washington National Forest
DirectionsDevil's Knob OverlookIn George Washington National Forest
DirectionsRaven's Roost OverlookIn George Washington National Forest
DirectionsPlus 1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Wintergreen
Devils Knob3,845 ft elevation · In George Washington National Forest
DirectionsPotatopatch Mountain3,845 ft elevation · In George Washington National Forest
DirectionsBlack Rock Mountain3,445 ft elevation · In George Washington National Forest
DirectionsDripping Rock2,995 ft elevation · In George Washington National Forest
DirectionsPicnic areas in Wintergreen
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
17 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 7.6 mi
Old Appalachian Trail2.7 mi
Laurel Ridge Loop1.8 mi
Appalachian Trail1.7 mi
Loggers Alley Trail1.0 mi
Pedlars Edge1.0 mi
Cedar Cliffs North Trail0.9 mi
Upper Shamokin Falls Trail0.8 mi
Fortunes Ridge Trail0.8 mi
Pond Hollow Trail0.7 mi
Cedar Cliffs South Trail0.7 mi
7 more trails
Blackrock Trail
0.7 miCedar Cliffs Main Trail
0.6 miGrassy Ridge
0.6 miDevils Knob Trail
0.6 miHemlock Springs Trail
0.5 miWhite Oak trail
0.4 miOld AT
0.1 miBiking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
7Tennis
3Golf
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Wintergreen: April, July and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 47 | 55 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 66 | 56 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 5.0 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Wintergreen →
Next door
Wintergreen and its neighbors
Wintergreen has the most mapped trails of the 2 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintergreen | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Nellysford | 22% | 0.5 | 16 | under 1% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Wintergreen
Where can I hike in Wintergreen?
The longest trail networks: George Washington National Forest, 28.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Wintergreen’s trails?
George Washington National Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Wintergreen?
30,278 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Wintergreen or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 241 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Wintergreen neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →