Virginia Drives - Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway

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Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway information and facts

Highlights and features:

The 16-mile ride along Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway affords awesome views of the Ridge and Valley landscape, colorful blooms in the spring, and great birds of prey circling the warm air currents rising from the valley. From the peak of Big Walker Mountain one can, on a clear day, see for a very, very long way. That sounds vague, but trust us, if you get chance to see it for yourself, you'll find that words fail you as well. It's that cool.

Location of Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway: This Byway is located within the Jefferson National Forest in the state of Virginia.

Length of drive: 16 miles (26.1km)

Suggested driving time: 1 - 2 hours

Nearby Attractions and points of interest: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

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