Shavers Mountain

Shavers Mountain is a ridge running through eastern West Virginia with elevations exceeding 4,000 feet and slopes covered in thick forest. The terrain consists of forested ridgeline with varied woodland ecosystems along its length.

The ridge was named after Peter Shaver, an early settler who died in conflicts with Native Americans. Ellis Wyatt constructed one of the first dwellings in the area in 1848.

The ridge serves as a place where local communities practice traditional activities like hiking and hunting. People maintain these customs as part of their everyday connection to the mountain and forest.

The area is accessible via established trails and entry points throughout the Monongahela National Forest. Visitors should prepare for hilly terrain and changing weather conditions.

The Gaudineer Scenic Area at the summit preserves about 50 acres of old-growth red spruce forest in its natural state. This forest shows what the Appalachian woodlands looked like before settlement.

Location: West Virginia

Location: Randolph County

Elevation above the sea: 1,177 m

GPS coordinates: 38.99608,-79.60164

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48