| Devil's Backbone State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Shenandoah County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39°02′42″N 78°25′41″W / 39.04500°N 78.42806°W |
| Area | 705.5 acres (285.5 ha) |
| Established | 1995 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
| Devil's Backbone State Forest | |
Devil's Backbone State Forest is a 705.5-acre (285.5 ha) state forest in Shenandoah County, Virginia.[1] It lies on the slope of North Mountain in the drainage area of Cedar Creek near Star Tannery west of Strasburg. The forest was established by a grant by John and Bernice Hoffman, who owned the land since 1950.
The forest is managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry, with a focus on research relating to the re-establishment of American chestnut trees. Public access is not permitted.[1]
- ^ a b "Devil's Backbone State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved December 29, 2016.