| Rough Mountain Wilderness | |
|---|---|
  Location of Rough Mountain Wilderness in Virginia | |
| Location | Bath / Alleghany, Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°54′50″N 79°41′51″W / 37.91389°N 79.69750°W |
| Area | 9,300 acres (38 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 3,400 ft (1,000 m) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Operator | George Washington and Jefferson National Forests |
| Website | George Washington and Jefferson National Forests – Rough Mountain Wilderness Area |
Rough Mountain Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area in the Warm Springs Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The wilderness area is located on Rough Mountain and consists of 9,300 acres (38 km2). Rough Mountain Wilderness ranges in elevation from 1,150 feet (351 m) to 2,842 feet (866 m) at Griffin Knob. The area has only one established hiking trail within its boundaries, and is characterized by steep slopes heading up to the ridgeline of Rough Mountain.