The Best Backpacking in Cabins

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...

Starting 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 ...

Coal Knob and Breathed Mountain Loop via Bear Rocks Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Davis, West Virginia.

Bear Rocks/Lions Head Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Davis, West Virginia.

This 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...

Arguably 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...

Rohrbaugh Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Cabins, West Virginia.

Red Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Davis, West Virginia.

Big Stonecoal Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Davis, West Virginia.

The hike begins at the "Dolly Sods Trailhead Parking" location easily found on Google Maps. The lot is big enough for about 6-8 vehicles. Begin walking at the end of the gravel parking lot/road for about 0.5 miles until you enter the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in a small grassy field where sever...

Lower Otter Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hendricks, West Virginia.

Moore Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Bowden, West Virginia.

Huckleberry, Lumberjack, Seneca Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Riverton, West Virginia.

Seneca Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Riverton, West Virginia.

Park for free at Wolf Gap Campground and cross the road where you will pass some picnic tables and campsites.  Follow the signs to the 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 Schlo...

This hike is short, but steep and very rocky.  Park your car at the Wolf Gap Recreation Area (no fee). For a longer hike, head around the campground loop and find the trailhead for the Mill Mountain road, and hike up to Big Schloss (this will add 4 miles total to your day).  **Note: There is no...