Facility · Virginia ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Locher Tract is a 378 acre area that was once the Locher family’s farm and where they mined shale to sell to the brick-making plant across the river in Glasgow. Birdwatchers will enjoy a variety of common and unusual species including Pileated Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, Prothonatary and Prairie Warbler. Deer, turkey, rabbits, and other small game thrive in the woods and grassy areas, while the pond is home to waterfowl and beaver.
From US Highway 130: Turn onto State Route 759 at Natural Bridge Station. After crossing the James River at the Greenlee bridge, turn left onto State Route 782 and continue past the end of state maintenance, onto Forest Road #3093. This gravel road will end at the parking lot for the Locher Tract.
37.61858, -79.47289 · 37°37'6.9"N 79°28'22.4"W
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| Precip in | 4.3 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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