The Top 20 Attractions in Monongahela National Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Monongahela National Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Monongahela National Forest is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Blackwater Falls gives this state park its name, and a visit to the cascade makes it clear why the waterfall is the centerpiece of the property. There are a couple …
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The Seneca Rocks Discovery Center building is open Friday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, April through October: fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=7050
Stop in to learn more about Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area.
Stop in to learn more about Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area.
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A unique rock formation on the southern side of Breathed Mountain that resembles the profile of a lion's face. The location offers superb views of the surrounding mountains and river valleys.
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This is the site of the former company town called Cass. It was owned by the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company and used as a home base for the …
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A series of waterfalls within Shays Run. A bridge crosses the top of the first waterfall, making it the most easily viewed. The additional waterfalls are off trail and require visitors to descend along the watercourse.
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