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Greenbrier State Forest | |
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Howard Creek gap in Greenbrier Mountain | |
Location of Greenbrier State Forest in West Virginia | |
Location | Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States |
Coordinates | 37°44′22″N 80°20′00″W / 37.73944°N 80.33333°W / 37.73944; -80.33333Coordinates: 37°44′22″N 80°20′00″W / 37.73944°N 80.33333°W / 37.73944; -80.33333 |
Area | 5,133 acres (20.77 km2)[1] |
Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
Established | 1938[1] |
Operator | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Division of Forestry |
Website | wvstateparks.com/park/greenbrier-state-forest/ |
Greenbrier State Forest is a 5,133-acre (21 km2)[1]state forest between Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. Greenbrier State Forest is located on Harts Run, a tributary of Howard Creek, and contains historic Kate's Mountain (3,330 feet/1,015 m).
Greenbrier State Forest features 13 miles (21 km) of hiking trails, many of which are also suitable for mountain biking. There is a heated pool, numerous picnic sites with two shelters, archery range, muzzleloading rifle range, horseshoes, 18 basket disc golf course, and volleyball. A naturalist provides nature and recreational events during the summer months.
Hunting and fishing are permitted; state licenses are required.
Accommodations include 12 one- and two-bedroom cabins, 1 handicapped accessible cabin, and 16 campsites with electric hookups and water available at the central bathhouse.
References
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External links
- Official website