Monongahela National Forest

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.

• Gauley River National Recreation Area - Glen Jean
• R. D. Bailey Lake - Justice
• Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge - Parkersburg
• Bluestone National Scenic River - Glen Jean
• Summersville Lake - Summersville
• Appalachian National Scenic Trail - Harpers Ferry
• Coal Heritage Trail - Bluefield
• Burnsville Lake - Burnsville
• New River Gorge National River - Glen Jean
• Pike Island Locks And Dam - Ohio River - Wheeling
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