Views that Rock: The Best Rocky Overlooks in the Mon Forest
Explore rocky overlooks in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest, ranked easy to challenging, with trail distances, difficulty levels, and epic views
Two Trails, One Forest: How Durbin and Franklin Own Their Outdoors
Durbin and Franklin, two Monongahela gateway towns, turned flexible funding into community-driven trails connecting them to the forest.
Expedia Trails Fund to Support Trail Construction in the Mon
Mon Forest Towns Partnership awarded $402,000 from Expedia Trails Fund and The Conservation Fund to build new trails in Durbin and Franklin, West Virginia.
Carrying the Founding Goals Forward
As the Mon Forest Towns Partnership approaches the 10th anniversary of its first founding meetings, refined mission and vision statements set the stage for the next ten years of sustainable development and strategic planning.
Guardians of the Ridge: Mon Forest Fire Tower Adventure Guide
Once guardians of the Allegheny Mountains, the fire towers of the Monongahela National Forest region now offer some of the best hikes and panoramic views in West Virginia.
Local Voices, Regional View: Mon Forest Towns Self Assessments
Stakeholders from the Mon Forest Towns region weighed in on outdoor recreation, infrastructure, and community needs. See what they said and how MFTP is responding.
Walking the Old Watch: Former Fire Tower Hikes in the Monongahela
Most hikers never find these sites. But for those who do, forgotten fire tower foundations in the Mon Forest offer some of its most remarkable views and stories.
West Virginia Scenic Railroads: 3 Epic Train Excursions in the Mon
Discover West Virginia’s best scenic train rides. Explore the Cass Scenic Railroad, Potomac Eagle, and New Tygart Flyer through stunning Appalachian landscapes.
5 Easy Roadside Waterfalls in West Virginia’s Mon Forest
From Blackwater Canyon to the Elk River, these roadside waterfalls in the Monongahela National Forest region prove the best views don’t always require a trail
The Hidden Maryland Highpoint Hike You Reach from WV
Cross the West Virginia state line on foot in the Monongahela National Forest and hike to Hoye Crest on the Maryland Highpoint Trail near Thomas & Davis.
