Hiking:

Lake Sherwood/Middle Mountain Area

Description:

Trails at Lake Sherwood provide both short day hikes for those who are camping as well as access to the longer trails in the area (Allegheny and Middle Mountain Trails).  Lake Sherwood Trail is 3.7 miles and circles the lake, so is the most popular trail in the area.  Overall, there are 11 trails with about 44 miles of hiking.  Lake Sherwood Area Trail Map and Descriptions

Directions:

The Lake Sherwood Area is located in eastern West Virginia, southeast of Marlinton.
(Google Maps directions below)

Activities:

Backpacking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Holes

Address:

White Sulfur Springs Ranger District.  1079 East Main St.  White Sulfur Springs, WV 24986

Phone/Email:

District - 304-536-2144   Mon. National Forest-  304-636-1800 

Web resources:

Lake Sherwood web page (Mon. Nat. Forest)

Resources:

Books:

  • “Monongahela National Forest Hiking Guide”

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