Five-Star Trails: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest

Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. His outdoor passion was ignited on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while he was attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed a love of the outdoors that led Johnny to spend over 4,500 nights backpacking, canoe camping, and tent camping over the past three decades. Friends enjoyed his outdoor adventure stories; one even suggested he write a book. He pursued his friend’s idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are more than 80 books and guides. His writings include hiking guidebooks, camping guidebooks, paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about a specific area, and books about true outdoor adventures throughout the eastern United States. Although primarily involved with book publications, Johnny writes for varied magazines and websites. He continues writing and traveling extensively throughout the United States, pursuing a variety of outdoor endeavors. Johnny is a Gideon and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. His non-outdoor interests include reading, ancient and American history, and University of Tennessee sports.

Overview Map


Overview Map Key


Preface


Recommended Hikes


Introduction


Dolly Sods Wilderness–Otter Creek Wilderness Area





Raven Ridge Loop
Blackbird Knob Vista
Red Creek Falls via Fisher Spring Run
Rohrbaugh Overlook
Dunkenbarger Loop
Boars Nest Loop
Red Creek Plains
Chimney Top
Big Bend Loop
Seneca Rocks
Blackwater Canyon Vistas
Table Rock Overlook
Lower Otter Creek Wilderness
Otter Creek Wilderness Loop


Seneca Creek Backcountry–Laurel Fork Wilderness Area





Horton-Spring Ridge Loop
North Prong Loop
Upper Falls of Seneca Creek
Spruce Knob and Huckleberry Trail
Laurel Fork North Wilderness
Laurel Fork South Wilderness
Camp Five Run Loop
High Falls
Shavers Mountain via Johns Camp Run
East Fork Greenbrier Hike


Greater Cranberry Wilderness Area





Red Spruce Knob
Gauley Mountain Loop
Tea Creek Loop
Big Beechy Run Falls
Lick Branch Falls
Falls of Middle Fork
Black Mountain Circuit
High Rock
Blue Knob
Cowpasture Loop
Cranberry Glades Interpretive Boardwalk
Falls of Hills Creek
Summit Lake Loop
Laurel Creek Circuit
Lake Sherwood Loop
Blue Bend Loop


Appendix: Monongahela National Forest Contact Information


Index


About the Author


Map Legend