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WV 1 1 . Sinks of Gandy. Acreage: 50. 



Location: Randolph County; Spruce Knob Quadrangle; 18 miles SE of Elkins; 

 reached via U.S. 33, 14, and 40 or 29 and 40. 



Description: Area so named due to the disappearance or sinking of Gandy 

 Creek into a limestone cavern. The west glade is dominated by a sphagnum-red 

 spruce community, mixed with hardwoods. Elevation 3500 ft. Twin flower, gold 

 thread, skunk currant, dwarf cornel, and snowberry occur here. Gandy Creek 

 flows underground for 0.7 mile through an unusual cavern, which can be 

 traversed by the hiker when the stream is low. Hike is relatively easy for persons 

 used to very rough terrain or spelunkers. 



References: Clarkson, R. B., 1966. The vascular flora of the Monongahela Na- 

 tional Forest, West Virginia, Castanea 31(1 ): 1 -38. 



Encroachments: Area is grazed, but livestock avoid boggy areas. 



Ownership: Max Teter, Glady, W. Va. 26268. 



Data source: E. M. Olliver, Box 1231, U.S. Forest Service, Elkins, W. Va. 

 26241. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Dr. Eugene Hutton, Grandview Ave., Elkins, W. 

 Va. 26241. 



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