Broad Run

The Broad Run area includes the Price-Broad Mountain trail along the ridge, the Lick Branch and Ferrier trails, and the Lees Creek Trail. This relatively remote area contains three mountains separated by steep drainages. The trail up Lick Branch features a pristine, low-elevation stream close to New Castle. Lick Branch and other streams are tributaries to Craig Creek.

The Forest Service identified a 6,016-acre semi-primitive recreation area in this mountain treasure. This area alone is larger than the average wilderness area in the Jefferson National Forest. The Forest Service characterizes 88 percent of the Broad Run area as generally retaining unspoiled scenic beauty, and the area includes 256 acres of possible old growth.

The Forest Service identified this Broad Run roadless area. It is the largest roadless area in the New Castle Ranger District, and the second largest roadless area in the Jefferson National Forest. It is bordered by several other mountain treasures.

Approximate Size: 10,964 acres
Location: Craig and Botetourt counties, east of New Castle, New Castle Ranger District
Topos: New Castle, Catawba, Oriskany, Daleville