Monongahela National Forest

Monongahela National Forest is 921,000 acres of Appalachian backbone. Rugged highlands, wild rivers, and some of the best backcountry in the East. This is where the Allegheny Mountains show what they’re made of—black bear habitat, world-class trout streams, and trails that actually challenge you. No crowds, no hype, just honest wilderness two hours from civilization. West Virginia’s best-kept secret deserves more than silence. Wear it loud.