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We started our journey up Rich Mountain from the Tygarts Valley on
the eastern side of the mountain range. |
| Once on top, the views are delightful. This view is looking
west from a lovely secluded meadow found on the top of the ridge. |
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Another field gives a breathtaking view looking west across the
state. |
| This is a view of the Town of Elkins. Here we are looking a
little east of north. |
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Another great field looking to the west. |
| Bruce Hardwoods can be seen in the center of this photo.
Just to the left is one of the many "clear cut" timber areas that seems to adorn
the Rich Mountain countryside. I am sure the company in charge has the interests of
the environment in mind, don't you? |
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Here is a shot of the Beverly area from high atop Rich Mountain. |
| From the same vantage point on the mountain we look to the south
east towards Mill Creek and Huttonsville. |
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The road is a little rough at spots, but basically good.
Unfortunately, it is hard to get around on the ridge these days with so many gates put up
by lumber companies. It is too bad, but I am sure they have their good reasons. |
| The Rich Mountain firetower. Remember when you could walk up
the steps to the top? The steps looked pretty rotten so I wouldn't advise it today. |
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