The Iron Mountain Back Country Horsemen of Virginia is a volunteer organization that brings trail riders and other trail users together for the good of trails. The IMBCH partners with the Forest Service and Land Owners to keep trails open and safe.
Join us on the trail!
The Iron Mountain Back Country Horsemen work on and ride the trails of the Virginia Highlands area of the Jefferson National Forest and Mount Rogers National Recreational Area stretching from Fries to Damascus. Focusing on the Iron Mountain Trail, the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail and their connectors the Iron Mountain BCH organize work days throughout the year to clean trails and fix problem areas. Members also meet for recreational riding and networking with other trail organizations.
The purpose of Back Country Horsemen is to:
1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in
America’s back country and wilderness.
2. To work to insure that public lands remain open to
recreational stock use.
3. To assist the various government and private agencies in their
maintenance and management of said resource.
4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the
wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public.
For more information about Back Country Horsemen of America visit http://www.backcountryhorse.org
PLEASE JOIN US!! SUPPORT BETTER TRAILS!!!
To join the Iron Mountain Back Country Horsemen please download a membership form from our download section in the menu to the left. Help us in our quest for better trails to ride!
Next meeting will be February 4th at 2PM. See events page for more information!
February 4th- Geberal Meeting- at Nancy and Bill Sluys' house at 478 Big Brush Creed Rd (SR 801) Fries, VA.
****NEW TIME****Meeting will be from 2-4pm. Please bring a snack to share. . For more information call Nancy at 336-351-4753
Check our Trail Days & Events page for details and more activities
IMBCH TRAIL FUND- We have established a trails fund to pay for trail repair projects. Approximately $3000 was donated in 2011 from individuals which went directly into several trail repairs on the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. This has been the most effective way to get work done on our trails that we have found so far. Please consider making a donation and see your money going to work. For donations under $25 make check out to IMBCH. For tax deductible donations of more than $25 make check out to the Back Country Horsemen of America Education Foundation and you will receive a receipt. Send donations to Gina Hagis 3833 Liberty Hill Road, Fries, VA 24330.
Why be a volunteer?
Everyone who enjoys trails should volunteer at least once a year. Why??
Due to a lack of funding and manpower the Forest Service cannot maintain the trails they have let alone think about adding more. As trail use popularity increases the pressure on trails is causing erosion, damage, unsafe situatuations and trail closures. By providing man power (and woman & kid power!) the IMBCH helps keep the trails open and safe for everyone. Please join us at one of our trail days!!
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