OVERVIEW    Pendleton County (pop. 7,695) has long been counted among the most dramatically beautiful counties in West Virginia.  Spruce Knob Forest (SKF) is within the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, and is just a few miles from Spruce Knob Lake.  The enchanting forest offers tremendous 40-mile-long views, a rich and biodiverse ecosystem, immediate commercial timber value, and native trout stream.  It borders the Monongahela National Forest and directly connects to its trail system.  SKF is convenient to all the recreation and cultural activities in the Potomac Highlands.    With an elevation of 4,863′, Spruce Knob is the highest mountain in West Virginia, and the highest peak in the Allegheny Mountains.  Franklin is the county seat, and this property is a 90-minute drive from Harrisonburg, Virginia.    Historically, the land in this area has been in the same families for generations. Parcels this size near Spruce Knob rarely come up for sale in the open market.    HIGHLIGHTS    *115.19 surveyed acres multi-use timber investment, recreational and biologically diverse property  *Borders the Monongahela National Forest with 2000′ feet frontage.  *Elevation is nearly 4000', offering 40-mile-long views across distant mountain ranges and pastoral valley's below  *Lies within the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area  *$200,000.00 estimated Timber Value available for immediate harvest to offset purchase and holding costs  *The property's survey plat is on record at the courthouse  *Back Run, a year-round stream flows north to south through the width of the property  *Native Brook Trout inhabit the waters of Back Run  *Excellent access with extensive frontage on year-round state-maintained roads  *Forest trails for ATV riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing  *Electric line is on the property.  Phone service available  *Dark skies with little or no light pollution for star gazing and planet observation  *Large size lends itself to create a wonderful country retreat - very private but not remote  *Two lots of five to 1o acres each can be sold off along Sawmill Run Road  *The mature forest is comprised of Red Oak, White Oak, Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Cherry Hickory, and Poplar  *Perfect for all water sport activities supported by the region's lakes and rivers  *Small town amenities are available in nearby Franklin  *Large city amenities are available in Harrisonburg VA, a 90-minute drive  *Four-hour drive to Washington DC  *Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing  *One hour drive to Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort  *Fur bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum  *Area winged wildlife includes Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds  *Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 150-200 years old  *Rock outcroppings for rock climbing, bouldering and exploring  *Forest soaks up tons of Carbon Dioxide and produces tons of life-giving oxygen  *A rewarding off-grid permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed  *Cell phone coverage is good on the ridges, sketchy in the deeper hollows.  *Surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest, mountain farms, and large timber tracts in a quiet rural neighborhood  *Low taxes, low population density  *All water, subsurface and mineral rights in title will convey  *No current gas or oil lease  *Convey by General Warranty Deed    LOCATION    Google Coordinates: 38.652415°(N), -79.570530°(W)  Address: Sawmill Run Road, Circleville, WV 26804. No 911 address assigned to a property without residential structures.  Elevation Range: 3145 ft. to 3848 ft. +/-