Scenic Drives
There is so much to see on Monongahela National Forest. With many of the most scenic roads on in nation, everyone is able to take in the beauty of the Forest. Be sure to be aware of seasonal road closures before undertaking your drive and look for the following scenic areas along your route.
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Highland Scenic Highway
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The Highland Scenic Highway is a designated National Scenic Byway that extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton. Four scenic overlooks provide a comfortable rest stop, with…
Smoke Hole Canyon
About 185 million years ago, a seven-mile thick sheet of sedimentary rocks began to buckle and fold. Wind and water wore away the softer layers, wearing down the mountains, and creating a region of…
Williams River
The Williams River begins on Black Mountain, Pocahontas County, and flows west 33 miles to its confluence with the Gauley River near Cowen, Webster County.The Williams is an intermediate-sized stream…