Rich Mountain Wilderness

At 4,050 feet, Rich Mountain anchors a diverse botanical area. A second-growth hardwood forest provides habitat for deer, squirrels, raccoons, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, black bears, quail, and woodcocks. Small- and big-game hunters are the predominant human users of this Wilderness, which lies within the Rich Mountain Wildlife Management Area. A few hikers and horseback riders occasionally end up here despite the lack of established trails, following what remains of old logging roads instead. Private land nearly surrounds the Wilderness.