Kumbrabow State Forest Explained

Kumbrabow State Forest
Map:USA West Virginia
Relief:1
Location:Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates:38.6386°N -80.0983°W
Area Acre:9474
Elevation:3507feet
Established:December 29, 1934[1]
Named For:KUMp-BRAdy-BOWers, families involved in the forest land purchase
Operator:West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Division of Forestry

Kumbrabow State Forest is a state forest in southern Randolph County, West Virginia. It is 9474acres in size.

Climate

At an altitude of 3235 ft (986 m), Kumbrabow has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). It features cooler winters and summers than what is typical for West Virginia.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kumbrabow State Forest. West Virginia Division of Forestry. 2008-09-12.