VAT: The Allegheny Loop

The Allegheny Loop features 145 miles of trails and backroads that weren't included in the Virginia Adventure Trail when it was routed. Seasonal closures and routing considerations prevented many outstanding forest roads from being included in the VAT, and now many of them are finally connected together and ready to explore!

The Allegheny Loop diverges from the VAT near Goshen, VA and makes its way southwest, before meeting up with Virgina's wettest trail, Pads Creek! Depending on water levels, your rig will be put to the test by the water crossings at Pads Creek. The loop meets up with Jack Mountain, passing very near Douthat State Park, and its outstanding camping and recreational activities. The Loop finishes up by meeting up with Forest Road 55/Allegheny, skirting the Virginia/West Virginia state line, before heading east along VA-84, and meeting back up with the VAT at Lower Fork Road.

If you've already conquered all 675 miles of the Virginia Adventure Trail, this is your chance to tack on another 145 miles of Virginia's best!