Monongahela National Forest
North from the Olson Firetower
North from the Olson Firetower, with US 219 snaking around the side of Backbone Mountain. Limestone Mountain in the mid-range, and in background is Laurel Mountain.
Taken on Thursday October 26, 2023 at Olson Firetower.Coal Mine
Clearing on Forest Road 13
Open section of Cannan Loop Road aka Forest Road 13 outside of Davis, WV
Narrow with the Great Laurel Along the Davis Trail
On Monday 10/23, in the afternoon I hiked the Davis trail from Canaan Loop Road through the dense Rhododendron down to Blackwater State Forest. It's a nice trail but as is common in the highlands of West Virginia, the trails can be soggy so waterproof boots are highly recommended.
Taken on Monday October 23, 2023 at Monongahela National Forest.Montrose Hamlet in the Hills
Montrose is a tiny little hamlet, like many in West Virginia, nestled in-between the hills, as seen from the Olson Firetower.
Taken on Thursday October 26, 2023 at Olson Firetower.Canaan Mountain Shelter
Hiking the Davis Trail I stopped by the Canaan Mountain Shelter. Seems like a decent place to spend the night, surrounded by fields of Great Laurel.
Taken on Monday October 23, 2023 at Monongahela National Forest.