Eager Beaver - Elbe Hills State Forest

Located just inside the Elbe Hills State Forest is a forest covered hill above the old ATV Campground. In recent years, the Eager Beaver Timber Sale harvested much of the mountain. The Eager Beaver sale was a complex harvest area with many streams and wetlands considered, as well as ascetic appeal. The end design was celebrated as a model for future timber sales. Many environmental groups have visited the viewpoint where the picture on this page was taken. As you can see, the harvest operation did not remove the entire hillside but left many pockets and corridors for wildlife.

Eager Beaver

From Elbe, go east onto SR 706 toward Ashford. Just past milepost 6, turn left (north) onto Stoner Road which becomes Forest Road 92. Drive up a few miles to a major split. Turn left going west for around one mile, a road will cut off to the right. Not far past this, look for an old road to the right. This should have ATV use but maybe not. Park somewhere in the area.

There should be an ATV trail to near the summit. If not, just charge up the hill until you reach the top. Other trails may exist, especially on the eastern side above the ATV camp.