The Best Camping in Hinton

Directly off of Interstate 81, headed toward West Virginia on Rt 33 is a beautiful lake only known by the locals. Switzer Lake, named because Switzer Dam was placed on the Dry River years ago to aid Harrisonburg and the surrounding area with its increased need for drinking water. The lake is seld...

Hidden Rocks is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Dayton, Virginia.

Amazing rock climbing can be found just outside Harrisonburg, VA at a series of crags hiding in the beautiful landscape of GW National Forest. Hidden Rocks offers amazing climbing and bouldering for intermediate level or well-guided beginners.Near the end of Hone Quarry Road is a small, self-pay ...

George Washington North River Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Mount Solon, Virginia.

Fridley Gap Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elkton, Virginia.

Brown Rocky Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dyke, Virginia.

The trail begin 0.1 miles north of Two Mile Run Overlook at milepost 76.2 on Skyline Drive. You can park at this overlook for the night, just make sure you fill out a (free) wilderness permit and walk the short way on Skyline Drive to the trailhead. Immediately climb a wooded knoll before headin...

With warm weather, we couldn't wait to go camping so we drove a few miles south of us to Yokum's Vacationland to camp in a teepee. It was THE BEST! It was so cold and we forgot our air mattress pump so we ended up car camping but the whole adventure was so awesome. We were the only people camping...

Seneca Rocks is probably one of the best known landmarks in West Virginia. This iconic formation sits 900 feet above the North Fork River. I highly recommend anyone interested in taking a trip to West Virginia take some time to visit Seneca Rocks. These rock formations are really an amazing site....

Elliott Knob Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Craigsville, Virginia.

Lumberjack, High Meadow, Seneca Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Riverton, West Virginia.

Moormans River Overnight Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Grottoes, Virginia.

Kennedy Peak Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Valley, Virginia.

The trail leads along the ridge of Jones Mountain to the gorgeous views at Bear Church Rock, and it's the perfect hike for those seeking solitude - didn't see another soul the entire time on a holiday weekend.From the parking lot, head out left on the AT northbound. In .4 miles you will come to a...

Mill Prong to Rapidan Camp is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Syria, Virginia.

One 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...