The Roaring Plains consists of over 12,000 acres of land within the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia. Now split into two sections, the 6,792 acre western portion has been designated a wilderness by the National Park Service while the eastern section remains backcountry. This area is primarily an elevated plateau leading the the…
Author: The Mayfly
Road Biking in Morgantown, WV
I’m gonna catch some heat for this, but, road riding in Morgantown is not that great. It’s a shame because the town has such great mountain biking and gravel riding, it almost scored the trifecta! The issue is poor pavement quality, non-existent shoulders, high speed limits, and winding roads. If you could just take the…
Gravel Riding in Morgantown, WV
The gravel riding in West Virginia is stellar (If you like hills). If you enjoy the challenge of a good climb and the pure ecstacy of epic descents then you have to check out Morgantown gravel riding. There is just so much. Morgantown, WV was home to the Hilly Billy Roubaix. One of the most…
Day Hiking in Morgantown, WV
Nestled on the banks of the Monogahela River in the heart of Appalachia you’d expect to find a lot of options to get outside and enjoy a quick day hike. With nearby resources like Cooper’s Rock State Forest, Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area, The West Virginia Botanic Garden, a host of city parks, and more,…
Mountain Biking in Morgantown, WV
Full disclosure, I used to live in Morgantown, West Virginia. However, I can say objectively that Morgantown is an up-and-coming cycling mecca. If you like endless miles of gravel roads with gorgeous scenic views, challenging ascents, and raucous descents, Morgantown has you covered. You’re going to have to bring your mountain bike, too, because there…