Grindstone Knob Field and Forest is a 219-acre classic multiple-use parcel located in Pocahontas County WV, recognized as "The Alaska of the East". This forever wild property adjoins the Monongahela National Forest, has 75 acres of meadows and 177 acres of rolling woodland. Grindstone is a "Dark Sky" candidate with little or no light pollution. Notably, Grindstone is located in the Quite Zone surrounding the Greenbank Observatory, home to the worlds premiere single-dish radio telescope.
HIGHLIGHTS
219 acre+/- classic multiple-use parcel located in Pocahontas County WV, the "Birthplace of Five Rivers"
Adjoins the Monongahela National Forest for about one quarter mile
Just 35 minutes to Snowshoe Ski Resort
Located in West Virginia's "Radio Quite Zone". This area offers substantial relief to those suffering from magnetic sensitivity.
Water resources include 3000 +/- feet of blue line strea...
Water resources include 3000 +/- feet of blue line streams, several ephemeral and intermittent streams, and a quarter acre farm pond
144 acres +/- of Appalachian hardwoods and Eastern white pine timber was recently selectively harvested.
75 acres +/- open pasture which would make a nice grazing boundary but currently is being used for soft recreational pursuits
The whole original property was surveyed in October 1997
Property has been closed to the public for many years thus creating a nature sanctuary
Conveying with all timber, surface rights, and mineral rights in title
Long-term wildlife management with experienced forest stewardship
An abundant and diverse wildlife population
Some rock outcrops, moss & lichen covered field stone
Accessed by state-maintained roads
Networked interior trails provide access to nearly every corner of the property
Nearby Greenbrier River is perfect for anglers and water recreation enthusiasts
Long-range views approaching 20 miles
Commercially - operable ground supporting farming, forestry, recreation and future cabin sites
30 minutes to Snowshoe Ski Resort, Cass Scenic Railroad and Seneca State Forest
Varied topography with seasonal streams interspersed with flats and hillsides
Elevations range from 2,574' to over 3,100'
Electric service roadside
Low taxes, low population density, little or no light pollution
Perfect area for watersports, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding skiing, motorcross
Dark Skies offer Stargazing-Planet Observation, Astrophotography and Star Walking
Birding: The property is an excellent site for birdwatching. Several square miles of forests and fields surround the farm providing a habitat for wood warblers, vireos, thrushes, chats, cuckoos, ovenbirds, and many other forest dwelling birds. The farm pond is attractive to waterfowl.
219 acres +/- sequesters tons of Carbon Dioxide and produces tons of Oxygen
Shopping and city/town amenities, hospitals available in Marlinton 25 minutes, Lewisburg one-hour, White Sulphur Springs 50 minutes and Elkins 90 minutes
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 38.220038(N), -79.945825(W)
Address: Sunset Road, Marlinton, WV 24954. A 911 address is not assigned to a property without structures.
Elevation Range: 2574 ft. to 3166 ft. +/-
Driving Times
Towns
Elkins: 1 hour 35 minutes
Lewisburg: 1 hour 5 minutes
Marlinton: 25 minutes
White Sulphur Springs: 50 minutes
Snowshoe 40 minutes
Airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 1 hour 5 minutes
Recreation
Snowshoe Ski Resort 40 minutes
Beartown State Park: 50 minutes
Calvin Price State Forest: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Cass: 35 minutes
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area: 50 minutes
Cranberry Mountain Nature Center: 45 minutes
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park: 45 minutes
Greenbank National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Greenbank: 35 minutes
Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs: 50 minutes
Homestead Resort, Hot Springs: 55 minutes
Lake Moomaw: 40 minutes
Seneca State Forest: 40 minutes
Seneca Lake: 25 minutes
Snowshoe Ski Resort: 50 minutes
Watoga State Park: 30 minutes