Monongahela National Forest Hiking and Backpacking Travel Guide

Monongahela National Forest Hiking and Backpacking Travel Guide

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Monongahela National Forest Overview

Mo-non-ga-he-la—it's fun just to say. But it's more fun to go there. This national forest is located within a day's drive of much of the east coast, but it remains secluded and quiet, with ample opportunities for the visitor to escape crowds. Country roads are often gravel and encourage slow driving. Restaurants, motels, and other services are found in the many scattered, small communities throughout the forest. Read More

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Hotels

from: $216

The Greenbrier

300 West Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 Map

Distance: 58.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
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Harman's North Fork Cottages

HC 59 Box 1412
Cabins, WV 26855 Map

Distance: 40.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Elk River Touring Center

HC 69 Box 7
Slatyfotk, WV 26291 Map

Distance: 16.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area

expert favorite attraction
Good For Hiking and Backpacking
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia 26884

Distance: 22.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Encompassing 100,000 acres, the scenic Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area (NRA)... Read More

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Dolly Sods Wilderness Area

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Good For Hiking and Backpacking
c/o Cheat-Potomac Ranger District, HC 59, Box 240
Petersburg, West Virginia 26847

Distance: 38.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Well known for its extensive rocky plains, upland bogs, and sweeping vistas, the Dolly Sods... Read More
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Cranberry Glades Botanical Area & Backcountry

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c/o Cranberry Mountain Nature Center
Hillsboro, West Virginia 24946

Distance: 34.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area protects the largest area of bogs in West Virginia. Bogs are... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Monongahela National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Washington Dulles International Airport 131.5 map
Pittsburgh International Airport 136.0 map
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport 152.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Monongahela National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Staunton Shenandoah Valley Airport 54.2 map
Clarksburg Benedum Airport 56.2 map
Lewisburg Greenbrier Valley Airport 59.7 map

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