Laurel Fork North Wilderness
Laurel Fork North Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the Greenbrier Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The Wilderness protects high-elevation lands along Laurel Fork (Cheat River) and is bordered by Middle Mountain to the west. It is a companion to Laurel Fork South Wilderness, the two being split by Randolph County Route 40. Laurel Fork North contains 9.5 miles (15.3 km) of hiking trails.
| Laurel Fork North Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
Sign for Laurel Fork Wilderness on Middle Mountain Road. | |
Location of Laurel Fork North Wilderness in West Virginia | |
| Location | Randolph, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°45′27″N 79°40′23″W |
| Area | 6,055 acres (24.50 km2) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Operator | Monongahela National Forest |
| Website | Laurel Fork Wildernesses |
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