Another special place in this part of West Virginia is Gaudineer Knob. The spruce and moss (and frequent fog) make the knob a magical place. It seems like fairies and leprechauns are just around each bend in the trail.
Not far (1.25 miles) from the Knob is the Gaudineer Scenic Area. Due to a surveying error, this small patch of forest was never logged and is one of the few remaining patches of virgin timber in the Alleghenies. It is now part of the Old Growth Forest Network.
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| The mossy, hummocky ground seems other-worldly. It's also so sound-absorbant that the quiet is overwhelming. |
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| Moi! |
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| The hillside trees have been removed in this spot to give a great panorama of the valley and mountains. |
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| Many of the trees in this area have reached the end of their lifespan and have fallen to the forest floor, allowing younger trees to take their place. |
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| Carolina Spring Beauty (Claytonia caroliniana) |
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