Monongahela National Forest - Gauley Ranger Station
N 38° 14.849 W 080° 31.523
17S E 541529 N 4233380
Gauley Ranger Station is located along State Route 39, about one mile northeast of the city of Richwood, in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM676K
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2009
Views: 10
The Monongahela National Forest was established by the U.S. Congress in 1915 as the 7,200-acre "Monongahela Purchase". It became a U.S. National Forest on April 28, 1920 and now encompasses 910,155 acres. It is located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia, and includes parts of 10 West Virginia counties including much of the Potomac Highlands Region.
The Monongahela National Forest is divided into 4 Ranger Districts. The Gauley Ranger Station covers the southwest section of the forest (Richwood District), and is responsible for such attractions as the Cranberry Wilderness, Cranberry Backcountry, Summit Lake, Falls of Hills Creek, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail, Highland Scenic Highway, several Camping/Recreation areas, and numerous hiking trails.
Maps: yes
Public Restrooms: yes
Trail Conditions: yes
Website if it is available: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: Varies by season.
Off Road Directions: Not listed
Permits: Not Listed
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