McAllister Fields Trail
Posted by Chris | Filed under Western Virginia
Description: McAllister Fields Trail is located in western Alleghany County in the George Washington National Forest, James River Ranger District
Total Distance:
1.5 miles
Location/Directions:
From I-64 take Exit 1 and turn left on FDR 69. After about 3 miles, McAllister Fields Trail is a gated woods road on the right.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Finding the Trail: Parking is available on FDR 69 across from the trail head. The trail begins at the parking area on FDR 69.
The Hike: McAllister Fields Trail begins at a Forest Service gate on top of Brushy Mountain. The trail is not blazed but is easy to follow since it is on an old roadbed. As it heads towards the know it passes through several eight to ten year old clearcuts. The trail was the haul road for an old timber sale.
As McAllister Fields Trail beings, it offers views of the valleys to the east and west. The eastern side of the mountain is very steep in this section and the views of Peter’s Mountain and the valley below are unobstructed. The trail then stays on the western side of the mountain and passed through the first clearcut. There are wildlife openings on the left side of the trail where views of Batlick Mountain and the mountains into West Virginia are visible.
The trail dead ends at the intersection of the Alleghany Trail.
