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Recreation                                 

biking through the meadows of pocahontas county Hiking/Biking
Thirteen miles of trails crisscross the forest offering everything from glimpses of rare Kate's Mountain flora to a fitness trail near the picnic area.  Several miles of forest management roads provide additional hiking and biking opportunities.
Click Here for our trail descriptions.

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Swimming
During the summer season, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, the forest's heated pool provides an ideal spot to exercise or just relax.  A wading pool for children is also available.  Bathhouse and pool are fully accessible.

Picnickingswimming pool at greenbrier
Numerous picnic sites are offered for forest guests.  This area is furnished with tables, fireplaces, drinking water, toilet facilities and two reservable shelters.  Accessible shelter and picnic sites available.

Game Courts
An archery field range, muzzleloading rifle range, horseshoes and volleyball are available.  Playground equipment is provided at the picnic areas.


Special Events

Spring Show-Me Wildflower Hike
2008 Summer Performance Series
June 13 - Three Rivers Avian
Birds of Prey program

April 25 - 26, 2008
The weekend begins with an evening program on Friday. Start Saturday with a morning bird walk. Gather at picnic shelter #1 at 10:00 a.m. to choose from five different hikes, a van tour or children's program. See and identify common, rare and unique wildflowers along the Greenbrier River or the shale barrens of Kate's Mountain. Morning, afternoon or all day tours from which to choose. Suitable for all ages. Bring your lunch and camera. No charge.
Click Here for a schedule of events. Adobe Acrobat Reader required for viewing and print.


Hunting/Fishing

In season, hunting is permitted on the forest.  The nearby Greenbrier River affords some of the finest smallmouth bass fishing opportunities in the eastern U. S. Stream and lake fishing is available nearby.  Some of the more popular species include trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and walleye.  West Virginia state hunting/fishing licenses are required.

Nearby Recreation and Attractions:
  • The Greenbrier Resort
  • Historic Lewisburg
  • Greenbrier River Trail
  • Moncove Lake State Park
  • Organ Cave
  • Lost World Caverns
  • Greenbrier River (fishing and canoeing)
  • National Fish Hatchery
  • Old Stone Church
  • Carnegie Hall, local not-for-profit fine arts and education center.
    Presenting performances, museum exhibits, film series, etc.
  • North House Museum, Greenbrier County Historical Society
  • Greenbrier Valley Theatre
  • West Virginia State Fair (August)
  • Outfitters offer mountain bikes, float trips and shuttle service.
  • Public golf courses.
  • Monongahela National Forest
  • Covered Bridges
  • Greenbrier State Forest
    HC 30 Box 154
    Caldwell, WV 24925
    (304) 536-1944
    1-800-CALL WVA
    E-mail: greenbrier@wvdnr.gov

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    Greenbrier State Forest, A West Virginia State Forest
    Managed cooperatively by WV State Parks and the WV Division of Forestry