Laurel Fork South Wilderness
Laurel Fork South 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 North Wilderness, the two being split by Randolph County Route 40. Laurel Fork South contains 9 miles (14 km) of hiking trails.
| Laurel Fork South Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
Overlook of Laurel Fork valley along Middle Mountain Road on a foggy fall day. | |
Location of Laurel Fork South Wilderness in West Virginia | |
| Location | West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°42′43″N 79°43′07″W |
| Area | 5,784 acres (23.41 km2) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Operator | Monongahela National Forest |
| Website | Laurel Fork Wildernesses |
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