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Monongahela National Forest

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Contact Info
USDA Forest Service - USDA Building
200 Sycamore Street
Elkins, WV 26241-3962

Phone:
304-636-1800

Description

Recreation ranges from self reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas to the challenges of mountain climbing to traditional developed site camping. There are 23 campgrounds, 17 picnic areas, and 500 plus miles of hiking trails. The extensive backwoods road and trail system is used for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. There are many miles of railroad grades that are a link in the recreation use of the Forest. The longest is the Glady to Durbin West Fork Railroad Trail which is 23 miles long. Hunting, trapping, fishing, and wildlife viewing are popular uses.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From Elkins, State highway 55/92 south forks into two US highways, 219 and 250 which provide access to the forest. See our map for help in getting there.

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