Princeton, West Virginia
Top Spots in and near Princeton
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Draper, Virginia
Bike the New River Trail
5.057 miThere are several locations to begin your trek on the New River Trail, but our favorite is the Draper Valley area. The pin on the map will take you right to the parking lot. There is a $5 state park fee and a self-pay envelope station. From here we head south, and after about a mile you catch you...Read more -
Newport, Virginia
Hike the War Spur Loop
3.52.7 mi / 300 ft gainThis is an awesome hike to do with limited time. It only took about 2 hours total with time to chill at the overlook. There's a map at the beginning of the trailhead which also shows how to connect over to the Appalachian Trail via the War Spur Connector Trail if you have more time in your day.F...Read more -
Newport, Virginia
Fish Sinking Creek at Clover Hollow Queens Truss Bridge
5.0Park alongside of the road at the bridge where 2-3 cars can fit. From here you can fish in Sinking Creek with a great view of this historic landmark. The majority of fish are native brook's and can be caught on a smaller 4-5 wt rod using dry flies.The covered bridge was built in 1916 and spans 70...Read more -
Newport, Virginia
Photograph Sinking Creek Falls
5.0Park at the Clover Hollow Covered Bridge, and walk or bike 1/3 mile along Clover Hollow Rd in the direction of Blue Grass Trail Rd or to the pin dropped in the location below.When you can see the waterfall, carefully walk down the bank where you'll have perfect angles of the waterfall and surrou...Read more -
Dublin, Virginia
Camp at Claytor Lake State Park
4.0Claytor Lake is a very well maintained state park in Dublin, VA. There are four campgrounds available. Campgrounds A, B and C are mostly for tent camping with no electric or water hookups, while campground D accommodates RV units with water and electric hookups.Claytor Lake is idea for families l...Read more -
Layland, West Virginia
Raft the New River
5.0There are several rafting companies all which offer pretty much the same half day rafting packages. Each include lunch, a raft, a guide and a trip back to your car when it’s all said and done. The water here is very warm and you can swim, cliff jump, and swim down a few rapids. Enjoy the scenery ...Read more -
Blacksburg, Virginia
Take a Stroll around Pandapas Pond
4.51 miGreat for walking or jogging. There are nice views of the pond and there are also other little areas like one dedicated to horticulture. Fishing is also possible (with a license). Parking is very easy here!Read more -
Craig County, Virginia
Hike to Kelly's Knob via the Appalachian Trail
4.34 mi / 500 ft gainThis is a great day hike for families or groups looking to get out for a short hike on the Appalachian Trail in Jefferson National Forest.From 460W Take Blue Grass Trail Rd then a left onto Clover Hollow Rd/State Route 601. Continue on this for 6.7 miles until you reaches an intersection with the...Read more -
Waiteville, West Virginia
Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory
4.81.93 mi / 381 ft gainLocated on Limestone Hill Road north of Waiteville, WV at about 3800 feet above sea level is an old Fire watch tower. The tower, built in 1956 was abandoned in 1972. In 1983 the US Forest Department acquired this area as part of the Jefferson National Forest. Since then the Tower has become know...Read more -
Newport, Virginia
Hike to the Keffer Oak on the Appalachian Trail
4.32.6 mi / 600 ft gainYou can park your car at the small gravel lot where VA-42 and Rt. 629 intersect. Starting from the Appalachian Trail crossing at VA-42, head north on the AT, which winds through some grass meadows. After about 0.8 miles into the hike you will cross Rt. 630 (Northside Road) on a bridge over Sinki...Read more -
Blacksburg, Virginia
Hike the Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail
5.01 miThis is a part of the Huckleberry Trail (which is paved), but off of it is the dirt hiking/walking trail loop. It is a really fun area to explore, and the parts that are on the Huckleberry have plaques with historical information on it which is all very interesting. It also has a beautiful wooden...Read more -
Marion, Virginia
Hike the Lake Trail Loop at Hungry Mother SP
6 mi / 800 ft gainHungry Mother State Park is located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia. Located inside the state park is the Lake Trail Loop that winds itself around the man-made reservoir and the park. Hikers can access the trail in numerous locations throughout the park but the easies...Read more -
Marion, Virginia
Hike Molly's Knob
5.03.4 mi / 1100 ft gainThe parking lot is located on the east side of the lake, just before the group lodge on Lake Drive. The Molly’s Knob trail begins just uphill on the right and is marked by white blazes. You can also take an alternate route and follow the Lake Loop Trail (located to the left of the parking area)...Read more -
Elk Creek, Virginia
Camp at Comers Rock Recreation Area
1 miI didn't have any issues putting "Comers Rock Recreation Area" into my phone's GPS (Waze) and arriving exactly where I was supposed to. When you turn off US 21 (aka the Grayson Turnpike/Elk Creek Parkway) to Jefferson National Forest Road 57, you'll see a sign a parking lot that says "road not su...Read more -
Danese, West Virginia
Island in the Sky Trail
5.00.8 mi / 108 ft gainTo reach the trailhead, park at the main parking area near Glade Creek Grist Mill. Cross the bridge toward the grist mill, and the trailhead is directly behind the mill. Even though the Island in the Sky trail is only a mile long out and back, it is lined almost the whole way with rhododendron bu...Read more -
Danese, West Virginia
Photograph the Glade Creek Grist Mill
5.0Hidden deep in the Appalachian Mountains near the New River Gorge sits an extremely photogenic grist mill. A recreation of the original mills that dotted West Virginia, Glade Creek Grist Mill was completed in 1976 at Babcock SP. Built fully operational from the parts of 3 other WV mills, it was p...Read more