MIDDLE MOUNTAIN CABINS

Overview The Middle Mountain Cabins are nestled in a small grassy opening near a small pond and Camp Five Run, a hiking trail that leads into the Laurel Fork South Wilderness. The cabins are secluded and offer a quiet retreat for visitors. Rented as a single unit, Middle Mountain Cabins include a main cabin with a kitchen, and two historic sleeping cabins.

5-acre space about 18 miles south of Wymer. The two smaller cabins were built in 1939 and served as bunk houses for Forest Service employees. Recreation Middle Mountain Cabins (elevation 3,750 feet) are located on a half-acre grassy field surrounded by red spruce and yellow birch.

The cabins sit near the Laurel Fork South Wilderness. 9-mile trek to the beautiful waterfalls. The West Fork Rail Trail #312 is an old railroad grade and runs along the West Fork of the Greenbrier River.

The Allegheny Trial # 701 spans many districts on the Monongahela National Forest. Fishing is popular on the Cheat, Glady Fork, Shavers Fork, and West and East Forks of the Greenbrier River. Lake fishing is popular at Spruce Knob Lake and Buffalo Lake.

A state fishing license, National Forest Stamp, a Conservation stamp, and a trout stamp are required. Facilities The main cabin is a single story log building with a gabled roof that extends to cover a full length porch. Inside are exposed log rafters and tie beams.

Outside there is a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. A four car gravel parking area is located beside the grassy clearing. All cabins have fireplaces.

Firewood is provided, but the supply is not guaranteed. There is no water in the cabin, but an outside handpump for drinking water is available. An outdoor vault toilet is located onsite.

Each sleeping cabin contains two sets of bunk beds, while the main cabin contains one full size bed for a total capacity of 10 people.