Bickle Knob Vista Point - Monongahela National Forest -Elkins, West Virginia
N 38° 56.134 W 079° 43.842
17S E 610013 N 4310392
The Bickle Knob Vista Point is located off of the Stuart Memorial Drive in the Monongahela National Forest, about ten miles east of Elkins in Randolph County, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMER5C
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2012
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Bickle Knob Vista Point - Monongahela National Forest - Randolph County, West Virginia
Bickle Knob is a vista point, located about 10 miles east of Elkins in Randolph County, just off of the Stuart Memorial Drive in the Monongahela National Forest. The highlight of the vista point is the 30-foot tall Observation Tower, which provides excellent views of the surrounding valleys such as the Shavers Fork River, Tygart Valley, and the US Route 33 crossing of Cheat Mountain.
A vault toilet is also available on the grounds.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 6 Acres
Is there a trail system?: No
What points of interest are there?: Vistas / Overlooks
What activities are available?: Nature / Wildlife Viewing
Hours of accessibility?: Sunrise-Sunset
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): cliffs, snakes, poison plants
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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