SECOND CREEK NATURE RESERVE
The Second Creek Nature Reserve was created some 40 years ago and lives on as a wonderful work in progress. The reserve is managed for the conservation of the values associated with nature; including plants, wildlife, and natural biotic processes. The reserve provides special opportunities for people to connect and engage with nature.
Enjoy the partial description below, and be sure to catch the photos and maps. Many more details are available on the Foxfire Realty website. To go directly to the property listing, just click the Website link!
HIGHLIGHTS
40 pristine acres established as a private nature reserve
1300 direct frontage on big running Second Creek - a trout stream
Rich and diverse wildlife population - unrivaled in the region
13 acres of hay land & meadows integrated with 27 acres the Woodland Savannah
Several home sites with stunning long views of distant mountains...
Several home sites with stunning long views of distant mountains
Drilled water well, private septic, underground electric, landline phone, cell coverage, 4G
20 minutes to Lewisburg with jet airport, interstate, hospital, shopping, city amenities
Dark skies offer excellent opportunities for star gazing and astrophotography
25 minutes to the world-renowned Greenbrier Resort
A farm pond provides a water source for livestock and native wildlife
Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 200-300 years old
Farm and forest roads wind through the property providing superior access
Wildlife program enhances habitat, increases diversity, and promotes health
A rewarding permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed
Surrounded by large farms and timber tracts in a nice rural neighborhood
Superior access by state maintained paved roads FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery
Cell phone coverage is excellent to spotty with 4G service
Creekside: Frogs, turtles, crawdads, fish, ducks, salamanders, butterflies, dragonflies
Fur bearing deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum
Winged wildlife eagles, hawks, owls, grouse, ravens, turkey, woodpeckers, songbirds
Agricultural grasses and the forest produce Oxygen and sequester carbon dioxide
Trees species include oaks, black walnut, poplar, sycamore, maple and hickories
Perfect for recreational activities including water sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, and nature viewing
Low taxes, low population density
Nature, scenic, and historic attributes provide exceptional quality of life values
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.667302(N), -80.445441(W)
Address: Highland Park Road RT 6/1, Second Creek, WV 24976; No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.
Elevation Range: 1886 ft. to 2157 ft. +/-
From elevation to risk assessment
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Research Parcel InformationDirections
To follow-up with your interest, call the Foxfire Office 304.645.7674.
From Ronceverte: 8.6 miles +/- (about 15 minutes)
From the bridge over the Greenbrier River, travel US 219 South for 6.5 miles; turn left onto Second Creek Road RT 219/1; travel Second Creek Road for 1.6 miles; turn left onto Highland Park Road RT 6/1; travel about mile and gravel entrance will be on the right.
From Union: 10.8 miles +/- (about 20 minutes)
From the Courthouse in Union, travel US 219 North for 8.7 miles; turn right onto Second Creek Road RT 219/1; travel Second Creek Road for 1.6 miles; turn left onto Highland Park Road RT 6/1; travel about mile and gravel entrance will be on the right.
Resources
- Second Creek Nature Reserve Google Earth map (Foxfire).pdf
- Second Creek Nature Reserve topographic map (Foxfire).pdf
- Second Creek Nature Reserve location map (Foxfire).pdf
- Second Creek Nature Reserve aerial location map (Foxfire).pdf
- Second Creek Nature Reserve general location map (Foxfire).pdf
- Second Creek Nature Reserve area map (Foxfire).pdf
- Second Creek Nature Reserve WV state map (Foxfire).pdf
- Second Creek Nature Reserve VA-WV state map (Foxfire).pdf