The U.S. Forest Service and West Virginia State Police
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The U.S. Forest Service and the West Virginia State Police began an extensive search and rescue operation on June 27, 2011 within the Cranberry Wilderness for an overdue hiker. No sign or clues as to the hiker's whereabouts were found. Law Enforcement Officials are asking every hiker to be on the lookout for anything that may lead investigators to help close this case. Please click here for more information.
The Water/Wastewater system at Lake Sherwood will be closed starting on September 9, 2011 until mid May 2012 for renovations. This means that flush toilets, showers, and the RV dump station will be closed. The Hand-pump and Vault toilets will still be available until the campground closes on November 30, 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information or updates, please call Matt Edwards at the White Sulphur Ranger District at 304-536-2144.
The Forest Visitor map includes a trail through Blackwater Canyon, listed as TR 115. The 5.5 mile section between the Forest Service gates crosses both public and private ownership. The boundary is roughly down the centerline of the grade but is not marked. To respect the rights of the private landowner, visitors are asked to stay on the uphill side of the grade.
The public portion is no longer part of the Monongahela National Forest trail system and no maintenance is performed.
The grade contains washouts, rough surfaces and large sinkholes, some of which extend onto the public ownership. Use caution if you choose to visit this area!
This order outlines food storage restrictions put in place for the Gauley Ranger District and Marlinton-White Sulphur Ranger Districts. These restrictions are necessary due to bear activity within these areas.
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