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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Pinnacle Rock State Park
Pinnacle Rock State Park is known for the 3,100-foot sandstone formation that gives the park...
Summersville Lake State Park
Introducing West Virginia’s newest state park, Summersville Lake State Park. Summersville Lake State Park is...
Pipestem Resort State Park
Pipestem Resort State Park is West Virginia’s premier family adventure resort. Sitting on the east...
Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory
**Observation Deck Temporarily Closed, Trail Still Open** Located on Peters Mountain along the Allegheny Trail....
Babcock State Park
One of West Virginia’s most iconic locations, Babcock State Park has 4,127 acres of stunning...
Allegheny Trail
c/o Monroe Tourism. A backpacking trail that spans the state of WV with the southern...
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority
Six parks ranging in size from 2300 acres to 10 acres. Hosting many activities and...
Panther State Forest
Panther State Forest is West Virginia's southernmost state forest and occupies 7,810 rugged acres where...
Greenbrier State Forest
Covering 5,200 acres in southeastern West Virginia, Greenbrier State Forest delivers secluded natural beauty with...
Needleseye Park
The City of Oak Hill's Needleseye Park rocks. It's an outdoor recreation mecca for climbing,...
Bluestone National Scenic River
A 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia. Created in 1988 under...
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Every type of outdoor recreation activity you can imagine is available. Hiking, fishing, mountain biking...
Lake Stephens
This 272-acre lake and park are perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming. This park offers...
Meadow River Rail Trail
The Meadow River Trail is a planned 23.1-mile pathway that traces its scenic namesake river...
Slaty Mountain Preserve
c/o Monroe Tourism. Owned by the Nature Conservancy, a national organization which attempts to preserved...
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve – Grandview
Part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This area of the park...
Little Beaver State Park
Little Beaver State Park features a 46-site campground, an 18-acre lake for fishing and boat...
Hawks Nest State Park
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre...
Summersville Lake
Operated by the Corps of Engineers. Lake offers boating, camping, fishing, hiking trails, picnic facilities,...
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve encompasses 70,000 acres between Hinton & Hawks Nest...
Camp Creek State Park & Forest
Camp Creek State Park and Forest is known for beautiful waterfalls and great camping. With...
Greenbrier River Trail
The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile former railroad now used for hiking, biking and...
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
Set on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon, the 156-acre Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State...
Appalachian Trail
This famous Maine-to-Georgia footpath follows the crest of Peters Mountain from the southern Monroe County...
Bluestone State Park
Bluestone State Park is a lakeside retreat located in southern West Virginia. This wilderness park...
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