Chestnut Mountain

Chestnut Mountain is a summit in Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, within the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. The nearest town is Munford, about 2.5 miles away, so the peak sits close to a small community while remaining on national forest land managed by the Forest Service. Because the mountain lies inside a ranger district rather than a separate park, a visit fits easily into a broader day in the surrounding forest. Pairing the summit with a nearby trail, boulder or campground makes sense when planning a trip here, and the district setting means a single outing can combine hiking, climbing and an overnight stay. Close by, the Glenwood Horse Trail starts about half a mile away and the Fallingwater hike is roughly 0.6 miles off. Climbers will find Values Boulder about 1.7 miles from the mountain, and North Creek campground lies around 4.1 miles away for anyone planning to stay the night.