Right Fork Connector Trail, Tea Creek Area, Monongahela National Forest

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As part of our work addressing deferred maintenance identified through the Great American Outdoors Act, SHARC Trails completed a full rehabilitation of the Right Fork Connector Trail. Located within a wetland area, the trail had experienced years of erosion and washouts. Our crew utilized rock armoring techniques to elevate and stabilize the trail tread in several key sections, improving durability and sustainability. The Right Fork Connector Trail serves as an important link between the Tea Creek area of the Monongahela National Forest and the Gauley Mountain Trail.

Two people exploring a muddy creek in a forested area during fall, with trees showing autumn colors and a cloudy sky in the background.
A forest trail covered with fallen autumn leaves, surrounded by tall trees with some green and yellow foliage, and a narrow dirt path lined with rocks.
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