Southwest Virginia Highlands
2,000–5,729 ft · VA🚗 Directions
Jefferson NF and Mt Rogers NRA in the Virginia Highlands. The highest terrain in Virginia with spruce-fir at summit elevations and rich northern hardwoods below. Ash, elm, tulip poplar, and old apple orchards in the valleys. Mt Rogers (5,729 ft) supports relict spruce-fir. Excellent morel habitat in cove forests and disturbed areas along the AT corridor.
Updated Apr 13, 6:48 PM
Foraging Potential80/100
❌Moisture
✅Soil Temp
✅No Freeze
✅No Drought
Precip 7d
0.00"
Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
59°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
Viable Species
MODERATE
True Morel
moisture marginal
Limiting Factors
Insufficient moisture
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⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.