The Monongahela National Forest covers nearly a million acres of the Allegheny Mountains in eastern West Virginia. This is where you come for genuine wilderness — remote ridgelines, pristine streams, and trails that can go miles without another soul. Part of our West Virginia hiking guide.
Otter Creek Wilderness is a 20,000-acre designated wilderness area in the Monongahela National Forest. No roads, no vehicles, no mechanized equipment. Just dense forest, the creek, and miles of trail. It's one of the most popular backpacking destinations in West Virginia for good reason - the creek valley is gorgeous and the campsites along the water are incredible.
ChallengingA backpacking route through the Otter Creek Wilderness following the creek through a remote forested valley with multiple creek crossings, backcountry campsites, and total immersion in one of the wildest areas on the East Coast. Best done as an overnight or multi-day trip.
ChallengingA backpacking route through the Otter Creek Wilderness following the creek through a remote forested valley with multiple creek crossings, backcountry campsites, and total immersion in one of the wildest areas on the East Coast. Best done as an overnight or multi-day trip.