Little Wilson Creek Wilderness

Little Wilson Creek Wilderness is a 5,462-acre federally protected wilderness area in Virginia, managed by the Forest Service. It offers backcountry hiking and backpacking in a primitive setting where motorized travel and mechanized equipment are prohibited. The landscape is non-motorized terrain suited to foot travel and self-supported exploration.

Visitors should expect true wilderness conditions with no maintained roads or facilities within the area. This is a place for hikers and backpackers seeking solitude and a Leave No Trace experience. Access requires shuttle arrangements or planning loops from trailheads outside the wilderness boundary. Spring through fall offers the most reliable conditions, though winter snow and ice can make travel hazardous. Before visiting, check with the Forest Service for current trail conditions and regulations governing wilderness use.