Iron Mountain Back Country Horsemen- Working Together for Trails
The Iron Mountain Back Country Horsemen is a volunteer organization that brings trail riders and other trail users together for the good of trails. The IMTR 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 Trail Riders 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 BCH visit http://www.bchva.org
Next trail Day - July 19th
We will be cleaning out the spring that is overflowing on the Mike's Gap Trail and clearing some loose rocks off the trail. See our schedule for more information or contact
Gina Hagis at whiterose@wiredog.com or 276-744-7363
or Nancy Sluys at 336-351-4753 email- minglewood@surry.net
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!!
