Monongahela National Forest Horses and Riding Travel Guide

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Fall foliage in Dolly Sods Wilderness in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest (courtesy, West Virginia Tourism)
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Monongahela National Forest Horses and Riding Travel Tips

By Paul Elliott

  • If you have your own horse, take advantage of equestrians having almost free rein in the Monongahela National Forest, where horses are welcome almost everywhere—other than in Cranberry Glades, a few other special areas, and campgrounds and picnic areas.
  • As an essentially rough-and-ready riding venue, "the Mon" is best suited for experienced equestrians who have well-trained horses and are open to taking the Forest Service's advice about which roads and trails to use—and also which precautions to take.
  • Not owning a horse doesn't mean you can't ride. Although the Mon has no stables, there are local outfitters that offer guided rides ranging from hour-long introductory jaunts to all-day excursions that'll give you some rewarding vistas and a workout.
  • Take advantage of horse camping being permitted and explore the Mon's remote areas on horseback. Be sure to practice Leave No Trace when encamped and on the trail (scatter droppings, for example), and keep your horse from trampling the trail's downhill edges.

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

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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Snowshoe Mountain Resort

10 Snowshoe Drive
Snowshoe, WV 26026 Map

Distance: 18.2 mi.
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Seneca Shadows Campground

Seneca Rocks NRA
Seneca Rocks, WV 26884 Map

Distance: 31.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area

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Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia 26884

Distance: 22.2 mi. (from destination center)

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

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Highland Scenic Byway

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c/o Marlinton Ranger District, PO Box 210, Monongahela National Forest
Marlinton, West Virginia 24954-0210

Distance: 28.1 mi. (from destination center)

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Travel through a wild and undeveloped portion of the Monongahela National Forest on the Highland... Read More

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Otter Creek Wilderness Area

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c/o Cheat-Potomac Ranger District, HC 59, Box 240
Petersburg, West Virginia 26847

Distance: 28.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Otter Creek Wilderness is located on the Cheat-Potomac Ranger District of the Monongahela... 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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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHEHALIS, WA

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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHEHALIS, WA

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