Bel Air, Maryland
Top Spots in and near Bel Air
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Davis, West Virginia
Photograph Bear Rocks Preserve
5.0The Bear Rocks Preserve is a 477 acre land tract maintained and supported by The Nature Conservancy. Offering a diverse range of plant species more commonly seen in the Northeast, visitors will find blueberries, huckleberries, mountain laurel, azalea, and rhododendron among the sandstone outcrop...Read more -
Maysville, West Virginia
Lions Head Loop
5.020.35 mi / 2195 ft gainWhat used to be an artillery testing site during WWII, Dolly Sods is a great place for backpackers of almost any expertise. Water is easily found throughout the wilderness area and while 21 miles might feel like a lot, it is very manageable over the course of 3 days. Attached (at the bottom) is...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Bear Rocks and Beaver Dam Loop
6.36 mi / 699 ft gainStarting on Bear Rocks Trail, hike down to the Red Creek. Sometimes water levels can be high, but most of the time you can cross the creek without getting any deeper than your knees. Link up with the Raven Ridge Trail and head south. Enjoy the views through this section, as it's a great place to ...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Bear Rocks Loop
4.710.54 mi / 1293 ft gainThis particular hike is great as there are multiple camping sites, both established and backcountry, and views for miles around almost every bend. Still not convinced? This high-altitude plateau has characteristics typically found in Canadian landscapes. so you can travel north without leaving y...Read more -
Maysville, West Virginia
Dolly Sods North Loop via Bear Rocks
5.011.69 mi / 1171 ft gainArguably one of the most beautiful hiking areas on the United States' east coast, the Dolly Sods Wilderness inarguably has the most unique trailhead warning sign: Watch out for unexploded ordinance in the area. (The U.S. Army used the area for artillery and mortar training during WWII.) Don't fre...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski Dolly Sods
8 mi / 1400 ft gainFrom January to April, the forest roads that provide vehicle access to the Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia are closed. If you're up for a cold weather adventure, park your car (in accordance with the signage and without blocking the road) and hike up the Forest Road 75 near Davis, WV, to B...Read more -
Boswell, Pennsylvania
Cross-Country Ski on Laurel Mountain
5.0Start at the Loop trail, directly across from the warming hut. This groomed trail rolls smoothly along through native rhododendron, hemlocks and large rocks. From there you can connect to a number of trails: try linking from Albert trail to Picnic trail, then continuing on to Wolf's Rocks, where ...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Camp at Red Creek Campground
5.0Beginning your hikes from the Red Creek Campground gives you plenty of good options. For day hikers there is parking at the signed trailheads and for those who want to call the Campground home for a few days the campsites are nice and spaced out so you don't feel like you're sharing your tent spa...Read more -
Cabins, West Virginia
Backpack the North Fork Mountain Trail & Chimney Top
5.024.7 miOne of my favorite hikes in West Virginia, since the whole ridge is full of views. Backpacking the North Fork Mountain Trail is about 24.7 miles in total and a challenging hike but with relentless views. In my opinion, the best West Virginia has to offer. Summertime backpacking the whole the NFM...Read more -
Wardensville, West Virginia
Big Schloss via Wolf Gap Trail
5.04.27 mi / 997 ft gainBig Schloss via Wolf Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lost City, West Virginia.Read more -
Wardensville, West Virginia
Hike Big Schloss
5.04.2 mi / 1000 ft gainBig Schloss (the German word for “palace”) is a popular hike in the George Washington National Forest. The trailhead is conveniently located at the Wolf Gap Campground. To begin, follow the path behind the restrooms at the parking lot. Cross the paved road where you will find a trail map with ...Read more -
Wardensville, West Virginia
Tibbet Knob via Wolf Gap
5.03.17 mi / 702 ft gainPark for free at Wolf Gap Campground and cross the road where you will pass some picnic tables and campsites. Follow the signs to the yellow-blazed Tibbet Knob trail. In half a mile, there is a little path to a summit on your left where you can catch a glimpse of Mill Mountain and Big Schloss. ...Read more -
Wardensville, West Virginia
Camp at Wolf Gap
5.0Wolf Gap is a FREE year round campground located just outside of Woodstock, VA. It is a great base camp for several scenic hikes like the Tibbet Knob trail (trailhead is just across the road) and the popular Big Schloss trail (trailhead begins at campsite number 9) -- super convenient if you hav...Read more -
Stahlstown, Pennsylvania
Adams Falls Trail
1.26 mi / 210 ft gainLinn Run State Park is one of my favorite adventure spots. From the moment you enter the park you are surrounded by tall hemlocks and rhododendrons. Most of the hiking trails run along a stream accompanied by beautiful cottages - a perfect scene for awesome photos. When entering the park you wil...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Photograph Blackwater Falls
4.7Blackwater Falls State Park is a lesser known state park in northern West Virginia. The waterfall is easily accessible. From the parking area go to the back of the horseshoe (the parking area is shaped like a horseshoe) and follow the path and steps down into the gorge. If you're planning on visi...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Camp at Blackwater Falls State Park
5.0Blackwater Falls State Park is one of 36 state parks in West Virginia and is located just north of the Canaan Valley less than two miles from Davis, WV. Blackwater Falls State Park has over 2,000 acres, making it a great place to camp while you explore the beautiful area. The campground has 65 ...Read more