Virginia – Trail Reopened – Brush Mtn/Audie Murphy Monument area, Updated 3/25/25
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03/25/2025
Update: The Brush Mountain Fire is fully contained, and the A.T. has reopened. Hikers should continue to follow directions from fire crews, avoid campfires, and practice caution when using camp stoves.
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03/24/2025
Update: Thanks to the good work of fire crews, the Brush Mountain Fire is now fully contained.
The A.T. remains closed from Craig Creek Valley/VA 621 to Miller Cove Road/VA 620 for public safety (NOBO miles 689.4 to 697.0) as fire crews are still working. Hikers should continue to avoid this area.
We will update this notice as we receive more information.
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03/23/2025
Update: The USFS reports that the Brush Mountain Fire has grown to 482 acres acres and have achieved 20% containment. The A.T. remains closed from Craig Creek Valley/VA 621 to Miller Cove Road/VA 620 for public safety (NOBO miles 689.4 to 697.0). Hikers should continue to avoid this area.
We will update this notice as we receive more information.
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03/22/2025
Fire crews are responding to a wildfire on Brush Mountain, near the Audie Murphy Monument, that has spread to approximately 200 acres and is 0% contained. The U.S. Forest Service is closing the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) from Craig Creek Valley/VA 621 to Miller Cove Road/VA 620 for public safety (NOBO miles 689.4 to 697.0). With high winds today, the fire is likely to spread.
Hikers should avoid this area. Hikers already on the Trail who are not able to leave the Trail before reaching this section should plan to shuttle around or use the high water road walk for Craig Creek. Keep a close eye on this update and the fire.
Virginia’s 4 pm burn law is currently in effect, which prohibits open fires (including campfires) before 4 pm when fire danger is highest. Hikers should not have a campfire given the high winds and fire conditions at any time right now, regardless of whether an official burn ban is in place.
We will share more information as we receive it. For the latest forecast and fire conditions, visit weather.gov.
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