Three Ridges Wilderness
Three Ridges Wilderness is a 4,607-acre wilderness area in Nelson County, Virginia. It rises from about 928 to 3,954 ft. The nearest town is Wintergreen, 3 miles away in a straight line.
Three Ridges Wilderness map
Three Ridges Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Wintergreen, VA is the nearest town, 3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Three Ridges Wilderness is about 3,954 ft, and its lowest about 928 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Chimney Rock, about 3,191 ft.
Who manages Three Ridges Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 4,607 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Glenwood/Pedlar Ranger District, 540-291-2188 |
Getting to Three Ridges Wilderness
- Wintergreen, VA is the nearest town, 3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Three Ridges Wilderness
- Va-56 Tye River A.T. Trailhead (0.07 mi outside the boundary, 964 ft), at 37.8383, -79.0232
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Three Ridges Wilderness
- Chimney Rock summit
- Bee Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Three Ridges Wilderness
- National forestThree Ridges Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- National Park Service unitThree Ridges Wilderness borders Blue Ridge Parkway, a National Park Service unit.
- Wilderness areaPriest Wilderness is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- National Park Service unitAppalachian National Scenic Trail, a National Park Service unit, is 0.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Virginia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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