Laurel Fork South Wilderness, Wilderness area in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia, United States.
Laurel Fork South Wilderness spans 5,784 acres of high-elevation lands along Laurel Fork, bordered by Middle Mountain to the west within Monongahela National Forest.
The United States Forest Service acquired this land from Laurel River Lumber Company after extensive logging operations concluded in 1921, establishing it as wilderness in 1983.
The wilderness designation limits hiking groups to ten individuals, promoting solitary experiences and maintaining the natural environment of the protected landscape.
Visitors can access nine miles of hiking trails and stay at Laurel Fork Campground between April and December for $10 per night with limited vehicle spaces.
The area contains multiple stream crossings and a noted campsite near hemlock groves, recognized by forest rangers as exceptional within Monongahela National Forest.
Location: West Virginia
GPS coordinates: 38.71190,-79.71860
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:08
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