The Barbours Creek-Shawvers Run Cluster is a region in the Jefferson National Forest recognized by The Wilderness Society for its unique high elevation mountains, vistas, trout streams and wildlife habitat.

With over 25,000 acres in a remote corner of the national forest, the cluster provides protection for black bear, clean water and backcountry hiking.

The landform, climate, soils and geology of the Appalachian highlands, as well as its evolutionary history, have created one of the most diverse collection of plants and animals in the deciduous forests of the temperate world.

The province marks the eastern boundary in the Paleozoic era of an older land surface on the east.

Trails include:[4] The cluster's large area provides essential habitat for the black bear population, an umbrella species contributing to the biological diversity of the Appalachians.

[3] The recreation area, on Potts Creek, is at the north end of Shawvers Run Wilderness.