Roaring Plains West Wilderness
Roaring Plains West Wilderness is a 6,794-acre wilderness area in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It rises from about 2,359 to 4,770 ft. The nearest town is Harman, 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
Roaring Plains West Wilderness map
Roaring Plains West Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Roaring Plains West Wilderness is 10.
- Harman, WV is the nearest town, 3.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Roaring Plains West Wilderness is about 4,770 ft, and its lowest about 2,359 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Mount Porte Crayon, about 4,770 ft.
Who manages Roaring Plains West Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,794 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | Potomac Ranger District, 304-257-4488 |
Getting to Roaring Plains West Wilderness
- Harman, WV is the nearest town, 3.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Roaring Plains West Wilderness
- Flatrock Run Trailhead (0.93 mi outside the boundary, 2,450 ft), at 38.9754, -79.4319
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Roaring Plains West Wilderness
- Mount Porte Crayon summit
- Haystack Knob summit
- Hartman Farm Spring spring
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Roaring Plains West Wilderness
- National forestRoaring Plains West Wilderness lies inside Monongahela National Forest.
- Wilderness areaDolly Sods Wilderness is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkCanaan Valley Resort State Park is 2.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in West Virginia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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