Project: Lower Glady Dispersed Camping Area Cleanup
Location: West Virginia

Description On September 20th, a dedicated group of 12 volunteers spent the day restoring the Lower Glady Dispersed Camping Area within the Monongahela National Forest. As part of the statewide Tread Lightly! West Virginia Day, volunteers worked together to clean up campsites, riverbanks, and surrounding forest areas.

By the end of the day, the team successfully collected 1,075 pounds of trash, helping return this beloved camping area to its natural beauty and improving the health of the local ecosystem.

Support for the cleanup was made possible through the BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails Grant Program, which provided the dumpster used for waste disposal. In 2025, this program helped fund 12 cleanup and trail restoration projects, including this important effort at Lower Glady.

This project not only revitalized the camping area but also reinforced the importance of stewardship and responsible recreation in one of West Virginia’s most scenic public lands.

Thank you to the partners who made this possible:
-BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails
-Go Fox Adventures
-Back Roads Appalachia
-West Virginia Department of Highways

“For the third West Virginia Tread Lightly! Day, one of our sites was a project in Monongahela National Forest. 12 volunteers put in time improving this dispersed camping area that is used by residents and visitors from out of state alike- this recreational opportunity is rare here, as dispersed camping is not found in state parks or forests. With our partners in the US Forest Service, we were able to help clean up trash that had been left behind and rebuild some fire rings to improve safety. We have other improvements in the works for this site as well, so stay tuned!”- Scott Ammerman, Tread Lightly! volunteer coordinator

“West Virginia Tread Lightly Day turns our passion for motorsports into stewardship—teaching, cleaning, and recreating with respect so the Mountain State’s backroads stay open, safe, and beautiful. Standing shoulder to shoulder with local clubs, land managers, and small towns, it is a pleasure to protect access and strengthen the Appalachian communities that call these camping areas and trails home.”- Jedediah Smith, Director of Operations for Backroads of Appalachia

Want to get involved in your own Tread Lightly! project? Find upcoming activities, events and grant opportunities at treadlightly.org.