Stone Mountain Wilderness
| Stone Mountain Wilderness | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
| Location | Virginia, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Bundy, Virginia |
| Area | 3,273 acres (13.25 km2) |
| Established | 2009 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Stone Mountain Wilderness is a U.S. wilderness area in the Clinch Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. It is a small tract of land in western Virginia, consisting of an area of 3,273 acres (13.25 km2) next to the banks of the Powell River.[1] It was designated as wilderness area in 2009 by Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Stone Mountain Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ↑ "Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-18.
External links
- "Stone Mountain Wilderness". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- "Virginia Wilderness Committee". Virginia Wilderness Committee. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
Coordinates: 36°49′12″N 82°55′23″W / 36.820°N 82.923°W
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