Babcock State Park

Join Community Captains Ken and Jorene for a Hike! Registration for any Active SWV free programming indicates acceptance of our liability waiver for every adult and child attending. https://activeswv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Release-Assumption-of-Risk-and-Indemnity-Agreement-Please-Read-Carefully-A-separate-form-must-be-completed-for-each-adult-and-minor-I-or-the-MINOR-identified-below-who-is-less-than-18-years-o-1.pdf

Join Community Captain Lynn to walk the Narrow Gauge Trail in beautiful Babcock State Park. The walk will be approximately 5 miles.See the best of Southern West Virginia's parks when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace and are led by Community Captains. Be sure to dress appropriately for the... View Article

Join Community Captains Jacki and Jack to experience the beautiful fall foliage in Babcock State Park. This Sunday!!! Meet at the Gristmill by the Almost Heaven swing at 1 pm. Walk/hike 3 miles with Community Captains Jack and Jacki. Moderate hike.See the best of Southern West Virginia's parks when you join one of our hikes.... View Article

Registration will open on Wednesday - January 12th at 9 pm!!The race date is April 16th, 2022 Half-marathon trail run and 5K Fun Walk/Run!!

May 15, 8:00 – 10:00 pm: Star Watching Party.WHERE: Boley Lake at Babcock State Park in Clifftop, WV. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky while hanging out on the shores of the lake. Bring a blanket and red-filtered flashlight. Some star-watching tools will be available. RESERVATIONS required by May 7 (limit 20 participants): 304-465-2632... View Article

Our Spring half-marathon trail run at Babcock, the Gristmill Grinder has become such a favorite we are already excited about our 2021 event! Enjoy the beautiful overlooks, rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs, bridges, and always amazing scenery. This run filled months before the race in previous years - So, what are you waiting for? Reserve your... View Article

A 15K trail run with jaw dropping views!  A point to point course, incredible single track with waterfalls, cliffs, rhodo tunnels, bridges, the Gristmill and beautiful fall colors finishing at the overlook for Mann’s Creek Gorge. It’s almost heaven –

A 15K trail run with jaw dropping views!  A point to point course, incredible single track with waterfalls, cliffs, rhodo tunnels, bridges, the Gristmill and beautiful fall colors finishing at the overlook for Mann’s Creek Gorge. It’s almost heaven –

“Who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?” What bird says this phrase? Come to this Birds of Prey Education Program featuring live birds native to West Virginia to learn about owls, hawks and eagles. You’ll learn about the habitat, diet and behavior of each bird presented, the most common causes of injury to... View Article