Hiking
Spend time in the woods when you visit Southern West Virginia. Here, you’ll not only find the forest, you’ll find rich history and sweeping scenic vistas waiting to be discovered around the next bend in a trail. Between our 12 state parks and forests, as well as three areas managed by the National Park Service, there’s a perfect hiking trail for everyone in Southern West Virginia.
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Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
Set on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon, the 156-acre Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State...
Camp Creek State Park & Forest
Camp Creek State Park and Forest is known for beautiful waterfalls and great camping. With...
Babcock State Park
One of West Virginia’s most iconic locations, Babcock State Park has 4,127 acres of stunning...
Pipestem Resort State Park
Pipestem Resort State Park is West Virginia’s premier family adventure resort. Sitting on the east...
Lake Stephens
This 272-acre lake and park are perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming. This park offers...
Little Beaver State Park
Little Beaver State Park features a 46-site campground, an 18-acre lake for fishing and boat...
Bluestone National Scenic River
A 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia. Created in 1988 under...
Summersville Lake
Operated by the Corps of Engineers. Lake offers boating, camping, fishing, hiking trails, picnic facilities,...
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority
Six parks ranging in size from 2300 acres to 10 acres. Hosting many activities and...
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Every type of outdoor recreation activity you can imagine is available. Hiking, fishing, mountain biking...
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve encompasses 70,000 acres between Hinton & Hawks Nest...
Appalachian Trail
This famous Maine-to-Georgia footpath follows the crest of Peters Mountain from the southern Monroe County...
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve – Grandview
Part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This area of the park...
Summersville Lake State Park
Introducing West Virginia’s newest state park, Summersville Lake State Park. Summersville Lake State Park is...
Greenbrier State Forest
Covering 5,200 acres in southeastern West Virginia, Greenbrier State Forest delivers secluded natural beauty with...
Slaty Mountain Preserve
c/o Monroe Tourism. Owned by the Nature Conservancy, a national organization which attempts to preserved...
Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory
**Observation Deck Temporarily Closed, Trail Still Open** Located on Peters Mountain along the Allegheny Trail....
Greenbrier River Trail
The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile former railroad now used for hiking, biking and...
Pinnacle Rock State Park
Pinnacle Rock State Park is known for the 3,100-foot sandstone formation that gives the park...
Allegheny Trail
c/o Monroe Tourism. A backpacking trail that spans the state of WV with the southern...
Meadow River Rail Trail
The Meadow River Trail is a planned 23.1-mile pathway that traces its scenic namesake river...
Hawks Nest State Park
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre...
Needleseye Park
The City of Oak Hill's Needleseye Park rocks. It's an outdoor recreation mecca for climbing,...
Panther State Forest
Panther State Forest is West Virginia's southernmost state forest and occupies 7,810 rugged acres where...
Bluestone State Park
Bluestone State Park is a lakeside retreat located in southern West Virginia. This wilderness park...
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Beckley - Raleigh County
With plenty of things to see and do, Beckley-Raleigh County offers a convenient and accessible Southern West Virginia getaway. Explore the area and start planning your trip now.