What animals are in Monongahela National Forest?
We are home to many species of animals, including black bears, whitetail deer and migratory songbirds. Many rivers and streams originate on the forest, and provide habitat for freshwater species, such as the native brook trout. Remember, view wildlife from a distance, respect their space and keep wildlife wild.
Are there bears in the Monongahela National Forest?
Visitors to the Dolly Sods area of the Monongahela National Forest have reported seeing many more bears than is common, and several encounters have been tense.
Is Monongahela National Forest open?
ELKINS, W.Va. – While most of Monongahela National Forest is open year-round, closing only when access roads are snow-covered, some developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and both visitor centers are routinely closed from late fall through mid-spring.
How big is the Mon National Forest?
921,150 acres
| Monongahela National Forest | |
|---|---|
| Area | 921,150 acres (3,727.8 km2) |
| Established | April 28, 1920 |
| Named for | Monongahela River, in whose watershed much of the original forest was located |
| Website | Monongahela National Forest |
Are dogs allowed in Monongahela National Forest?
Pets are welcome throughout the Monongahela National Forest, but are not allowed inside public buildings. Pets must be leashed in all developed areas (campgrounds, trail heads, picnic areas, etc.) and some popular sites like Seneca Rocks.
Is the Dolly Sods gate open?
The Dolly Sods Wilderness contains much of the Red Creek drainage and contains bog and heath eco-types, more commonly typical to southern Canada….At a Glance.
| Operational Hours: | 24/7 |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | – Forest Road 19 and 75 are gated closed to vehicle access from January to April. |
Is Williams River Road WV Open?
Williams River Road remains closed for flood repairs from the gate downstream of Tea Creek Campground to the gate near Laurel Run. Construction is expected to be complete by July 2022.
Where is the Monongahela National Forest?
The Monongahela National Forest is a national forest located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia, USA.
How many employees does Monongahela National Forest have?
The forest is administered from the main headquarters in Elkins, West Virginia, and four ranger districts. The forest has approximately 105 permanent employees, with this force augmented by senior citizens, temporary employees, and volunteers. Monongahela National Forest is currently divided into four ranger districts.
What is the Monongahela Mower Tract project?
Each year Monongahela National Forest works with non-profit partner Green Forests Work, and a host of other partners, on projects to restore a formerly mined area of the Forest on the border of Randolph and Pocahontas counties called the Mower Tract. This year the Appalachian Conservation Corps was added as our newest partner.
What happened to the Monongahela National Forest’s white-tail deer?
Although white-tail deer never vanished from the Monongahela National Forest, from the 1890s to the 1920s their numbers dropped substantially. In January 1930, eight deer procured from Michigan were released into the forest near Parsons. From 1937 to 1939, a total of 17 more deer were released in the Flatrock-Roaring Plains area of the Forest.