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Coopers Rock State Forest is a 12,747-acre (52 km 2) [1] state forest in Monongalia and Preston counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its southern edge abuts Cheat Lake and the canyon section of Cheat River , a popular whitewater rafting river in the eastern United States .
Bear Rocks is known for its cool climate, alpine appearance and northern wildlife. Strong prevailing winds bring clouds from the west. Strong prevailing winds bring clouds from the west. While rising to clear the ridge of the Allegheny Front they cool, causing mist and rain totaling more than 60 inches (1,500 mm) per year.
The Appalachian Trail is closed to horses and mountain bikes, but a trail for horse and mountain bikes is nearby. [2] Other trails into the area include: [1] [2] [4] Bear Creek Trail; Forest Trail 159; 3.5 miles; rated easy-moderate in difficulty; yellow blazed; hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Initially developed as a state forest in 1926. One of West Virginia's first CCC camps was established here in 1933. The largest of West Virginia's state parks, it contains the 11-acre (4 ha) Watoga Lake. A historic district containing the park's 103 CCC resources is listed on the NRHP. [124] [196] [198] [199] Watters Smith Memorial
Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area [1] is a 242-acre (98 ha) protected area located in Ohio County, West Virginia, about 8 miles (13 km) east of Wheeling. The terrain at Bear Rock Lakes is rolling hills covered by a combination of hardwood forest and open fields. [2] From Valley Grove on U.S. Route 40, turn south on Valley Grove Road ...
In 2014, hikers in New Jersey began sharing photos and videos of another bi-pedal bear who came to be known as “Pedals.” Unlike his brethren in West Virginia, Pedals was unable to walk on all ...
Beartown State Park is a 110-acre (45 ha) [1] state park located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain, 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Hillsboro, West Virginia, in northern Greenbrier County, West Virginia (with a small portion of the park also located in Pocahontas County).
West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas Wildlife Management Area County Area Accommodations [1] Lakes Shooting Ranges [2] Acres Hectares Cabins Camping Allegheny: Mineral: 5,884 2,381 Amherst-Plymouth: Putnam: 7,061 2,857 Anawalt Lake: McDowell: 2,097 849 Bear Rock Lakes: Ohio: 242 98 Becky Creek: Randolph: 1,930 781 Beech Fork Lake: Cabell ...