BABCOCK FOREST 132 ACRES +/-

CONTRACT PENDING! Babcock Forest, with 132 acres +/- adjoins Babcock State Park, which gives direct and uninterrupted access to nearly 90,000 acres of managed wilderness beyond the propertys boundary.

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HIGHLIGHTS

132+/- acre parcel adjoins Babcock State Park, which gives direct and uninterrupted access to more than 90,000 acres of managed wilderness beyond the propertys boundary

Area neighbors include the New River Gorge National River Park, Babcock State Park, and Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Superb recreational opportunities in the heart of the New River Gorge water sports mecca

5 rivers and two lakes are within an easy one hours drive

Forest is a steady p...

Forest is a steady producer of life-giving Oxygen and silently works to sequester carbon

Over 40 years of professional forest and wildlife management

Harvest-ready hardwood timber available to offset holding costs

Seasonal branches flow during snow melts and rain events

1/2 mile of county-maintained road for superior access

Several interior trails provide access to nearly every corner of the property

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

Perfect for shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

Elevations range from 2352' to 2648'

Potential conservation value

Low taxes, low population density, little or no light pollution

5 rivers are and two lakes are within an easy one hours drive. These include the New River, Gauley River, Cherry River, Greenbrier River and Bluestone River

The 3,000 ac Summersville Lake and 2000 ac Bluestone Lake are within an hours drive

All rivers and lakes are ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing

Great fishing is found in the 5 rivers and both lakes. Species include small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike and bluegill

DESCRIPTION

Babcock Forest, with 132 acres, shares the area with several public lands neighbors giving uninterrupted direct access to nearly 90,000 acres of managed wilderness beyond the propertys boundary.

Area property neighbors are:

New River Gorge National River

Babcock State Park

Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Boys Scouts of America directly across the New River Gorge

Private individuals and corporate holdings

Babcock Forest has a timber resource that is positioned for current timber income, as well as value appreciation over the coming decades. The forest has the benefit of over 40 years of professional forest management. Through planned timber harvesting, the forest on this property is in various ages and stages of life. The smaller trees forming the young growing forest areas, in addition to the broad tops of the older forest stands, provide a huge amount of leaves that take in carbon dioxide and produce life-giving oxygen.

The forest soils are under-lain with a layer of sandstone followed by layers of coal, shale, conglomerate, and limestone.

Directions

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

From Intersection of US 19 and US 60: 13 miles (approximately 16 minutes)

From the intersection of US 19 and US 60 at Hico, WV; travel US 60 East for 9.6 miles; turn right onto RT 41; travel 3.4 miles; the property road entrance is on the left, just before the main entrance to Babcock State Park.

From Meadow Bridge, WV: 11.8 miles (approximately 17 minutes)

From the intersection of RT 20 and Meadow Bridge Road / Main Street RT 31 in Meadow Bridge; travel RT 31 North for 6.5 miles to Danese; turn right onto RT 41 North; travel RT 41 North for 5.4 miles; the property road entrance is on the right, just past the main entrance to Babcock State Park.