Channels State Forest
State forest in Virginia, United States
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Channels State Forest is a 4,836-acre (19.57 km2) state forest located in Washington and Russell counties, Virginia.[1] The Channels Natural Area Preserve is located within the forest, which protects the Great Channels of Virginia, comprising slot canyons formed within 400-million-year-old sandstone outcroppings.[2]
LocationWashington and Russell counties, Virginia
NearestcityAbingdon
Coordinates36°49′40.9″N 81°57′43.5″W
Area4,836 acres (19.57 km2)
| Channels State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Washington and Russell counties, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Abingdon |
| Coordinates | 36°49′40.9″N 81°57′43.5″W |
| Area | 4,836 acres (19.57 km2) |
| Established | 2007 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| Website | Channels State Forest |
Channels State Forest is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Forestry. The forest is open to the public for hunting, horseback riding, and hiking; camping and motorized vehicles are prohibited.[3] Some uses require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit.[4]
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View within the Great Channels
View within the Great Channels
