Back Mountain Road , Durbin, WV 26264 (Pocahontas County)

Size: 268 Acres

Type: Farms and Ranches, Recreational Property, Timberland Property

BACK MOUNTAIN FOREST

The Back Mountain Forest is located in north central Pocahontas County in the mountains of southeastern West Virginia. The Pocahontas County region is renowned for its highland forestswoodlands that ascend to windswept summits more than 4,000 feet above sea level. Its highest peaks are among the highest in the Allegheny range of the Appalachian Mountain.

Though home to fewer than 9,000 residents, the county is among the largest in West Virginia at 942 square miles and includes vast areas of forest, much of which is managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Monongahela National Forest.

Much of the county lies within the National Radio Quiet Zone, an area of 110 square miles in Virginia and West Virginia in which radio transmissions are heavily restricted to facilitate scientific research at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank in northern Pocahontas County.

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Heavy snows in the higher elevations may render forest roads impassable through much of the winter, though the valleys along the Greenbrier enjoy moderate winter weather. Heavy snows in December, January, and February help sustain tourism when more than 400,000 skiers and winter-sports enthusiasts visit Snowshoe Mountain, Silver Creek Resort, and the Elk River Touring Center.

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HIGHLIGHTS

268+/- acres in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains

$348,000 Foresters timber evaluation shows 1.417 MMBF of sawtimber as of 10/10/2018

Borders thousands of unspoiled acres of the Monongahela Natl Forest

14 acres of flat to gently rolling agricultural land

Blue line stream

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

Unrivaled long range views of distant mountains and valley farms below

Wildlife is abundant with several fur bearing species represented

Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, and Neotropical songbirds

20 minutes to Snowshoe Ski Resort, Cass Scenic Railroad and Seneca State Forest

Varied topography with seasonal streams interspersed with flats and hillsides

Elevations run from 2719 ft. to 4371 ft.

Land legacy of wildlife management coupled with outstanding long-term forest stewardship

Network of roads and trails provide access to nearly every corner of the property

Nearby public access to the Greenbrier River and River Trail perfect for anglers and water recreation enthusiasts

A good percentage of commercially operable ground supporting farming, forestry, recreation and potential for numerous future cabin sites

Electric and phone on property

Low taxes, low population density

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 38.467459(N), -79.888182(W)

Address: Back Mountain Road, Durbin, WV 26264. No 911 address assigned to properties without structures.

Elevation Range: 2719 ft. to 4371 ft. +/-

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Directions

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

FROM CASS, WV: 7.2 miles +/- (20 minutes +/-) on Back Mountain Road.

After crossing the railroad in front of the main Scenic Railroad building with restaurant in Cass, go left on WV-66 W, travel around the curve to the right; before the curve to the left, turn right onto Back Mountain Rd RT 1; travel Back Mountain Road for 2.1 miles to intersection with Gum Road; turn sharp right to continue on Back Mountain Road; from this intersection travel Back Mountain Road for 5.1 more miles. You will enter the property where the utility line crosses Back Mountain Road.