Hateful Run

 

Hateful Run is a stream in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is a tributary of the Williams River and is located in the Monongahela National Forest. It got its name from the fact that it is a very difficult stream to fish in.

The following is a brief history of Hateful Run:

• Hateful Run was first mentioned in the journals of early explorers in the 1800s. The explorers noted that the stream was difficult to navigate and that the fishing was poor.
• In the late 1800s, the area around Hateful Run was logged over. This logging activity caused a lot of erosion and sedimentation in the stream, making it even more difficult to fish in.
• In the early 1900s, the Monongahela National Forest was established. This protected Hateful Run from further logging and development.
• In the 1920s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built a number of dams and bridges in the area around Hateful Run. This helped to improve access to the stream and made it more popular for fishing.
• In the 1950s, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) began to stock Hateful Run with trout. This made the stream more popular for fishing.
• Today, Hateful Run is a popular fishing destination for both locals and visitors. The stream is known for its excellent trout fishing.

Here are some additional facts about Hateful Run:

• Hateful Run is a Class I trout stream. This means that it is home to a self-sustaining population of trout.
• The stream is about 3 miles long.
• The stream is located in a remote area of the Monongahela National Forest.
• The stream is a popular destination for hiking, camping, and fishing.