SPRUCE KNOB FOREST

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OVERVIEW

Pendleton County (pop. 7,695) has long been counted among the most dramatically beautiful counties in West Virginia. Spruce Knob Forest (SKF) is within the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, and is just a few miles from Spruce Knob Lake. The enchanting forest offers tremendous 40-mile-long views, a rich and biodiverse ecosystem, immediate commercial timber value, and native trout stream. It borders the Monongahela National Forest and directly connects to its trail system. SKF is convenient to all the recreation and cultural activities in the Potomac Highlands.

With an elevation of 4,863', Spruce Knob is the highest mountain in West Virginia, and...

With an elevation of 4,863', Spruce Knob is the highest mountain in West Virginia, and the highest peak in the Allegheny Mountains. Franklin is the county seat, and this property is a 90-minute drive from Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Historically, the land in this area has been in the same families for generations. Parcels this size near Spruce Knob rarely come up for sale in the open market.

HIGHLIGHTS

115.19 surveyed acres multi-use timber investment, recreational and biologically diverse property

Borders the Monongahela National Forest with 2000' feet frontage.

Elevation is nearly 4000', offering 40-mile-long views across distant mountain ranges and pastoral valleys below

Lies within the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area

$200,000.00 estimated Timber Value available for immediate harvest to offset purchase and holding costs

The property's survey plat is on record at the courthouse

Back Run, a year-round stream flows north to south through the width of the property

Native Brook Trout inhabit the waters of Back Run

Excellent access with extensive frontage on year-round state-maintained roads

Forest trails for ATV riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

Electric line is on the property. Phone service available

Dark skies with little or no light pollution for star gazing and planet observation

Large size lends itself to create a wonderful country retreat - very private but not remote

Two lots of five to 1o acres each can be sold off along Sawmill Run Road

The mature forest is comprised of Red Oak, White Oak, Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Cherry Hickory, and Poplar

Perfect for all water sport activities supported by the region's lakes and rivers

Small town amenities are available in nearby Franklin

Large city amenities are available in Harrisonburg VA, a 90-minute drive

Four-hour drive to Washington DC

Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing

One hour drive to Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort

Fur bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum

Area winged wildlife includes Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 38.652415(N), -79.570530(W)

Address: Sawmill Run Road, Circleville, WV 26804. No 911 address assigned to a property without residential structures.

Elevation Range: 3145 ft. to 3848 ft. +/-

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Directions

To follow-up with your interest, call the Foxfire Office 304.645.7674.

Driving destination Google Coordinates: 38.652415 (N), -79.570530 (W)

From Franklin, WV: 26 Miles +/- (40 Minutes +/-)

From the Post Office in Franklin, travel US 220 North for 9/10 mile; turn left onto US 33 West; travel 12.9 miles; turn onto Rt. 28 South; travel 8.6 miles; turn right onto Sawmill Road Rt. 28/10; travel 3.6 miles; the property road entrance is on the left.

From Bartow, WV: 19.7 Miles +/- (30 Minutes +/-)

From the Post Office in Bartow, travel US 250 South for 9/10 mile; turn left to stay on US 250; travel 2.2 miles; continue straight onto Rt. 28 North; travel 13 miles; turn sharp left onto Sawmill Road Rt. 28/10; travel 3.6 miles; the property road entrance is on the left.

From Harrisonburg, VA: 67 Miles +/- (90 minutes +/-)

Take US 33 West 53 miles; turn onto Rt. 28 South; travel 8.6 miles; turn right onto Sawmill Road Rt. 28/10; travel 3.6 miles; the property road entrance is on the left.