Iron Mountain Back Country Horsemen of Virginia - Working Together for Trails

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

Memberships Due January 1st. 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!

Iron Mountain Back Country Horsemen Meetings the Second Friday of Every Month

2010 meeting dates scheduled so far- February 12, March 12, April 9

Meetings are held at the Wythe Public Library in Wytheville and start at 7PM.

Check our Trail Days & Events page for more activities

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 IMTR helps keep the trails open and safe for everyone. Please join us at one of our trail days!!