Lost City, West Virginia
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Lost City
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Davis, West Virginia
Explore Elakala Falls
3.00.4 mi / 130 ft gainStarting at the Blackwater Falls Lodge, head to the left side of the parking lot, where a trailhead becomes visible. Follow the clearly marked trail down until you reach a bridge which goes over the top of the falls. After the bridge, look for paths to allow you to get to the river level and the ...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Take in the View at Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls SP
4.5Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls State Park provides visitors with expansive views of Blackwater Canyon. The overlook is easily accessed via a short walk from the parking area and marks the widest and deepest point of the canyon. The wooden platform has tower viewers so visitors can...Read more -
Elkton, Virginia
Photograph The Point Overlook
4.0The Point is the best overlook off of Skyline Drive to watch the sun set behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Point Overlook is one of 72 overlooks for people to enjoy the beauty of Shenandoah National Park as they drive along Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive is the road that winds through the hear...Read more -
Thomas, West Virginia
Hike to Lindy Point in Blackwater Falls State Park
4.80.83 mi / 59 ft gainIf you go to Blackwater Falls State Park for the falls, stay for the overlooks. This one, the most popular in the park, overlooks Blackwater Canyon from 3,000 feet above. Although the parking area at the trailhead is small with room for only 4-5 cars, you can also park along the road or at the ...Read more -
Whitmer, West Virginia
Spruce Knob Lake Loop
4.00.96 mi / 13 ft gainSpruce Knob Lake is located just below the peak of Spruce Knob at 3,840’, making it the highest lake in West Virginia. If you are not camping in the campground, there is a parking lot/boat launch located near the dam. If you are camped in the campground, there is a trail that leads from the campg...Read more -
Free Union, Virginia
Photograph Brown Mountain Overlook
At mile post 77 off of Skyline Drive, Brown Mountain Overlook offers photographers a western view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, and the Shenandoah Valley. At 2,840 feet, Brown Mountain Overlook is one of 72 beautiful overlooks that are on Skyline Drive located in the nort...Read more -
Delaplane, Virginia
Relax at Lake Thompson
Lake Thompson is a great spot for fishing, walking, or just exploring the area with your dog. I've never had a problem with parking, but you're unlikely to find yourself alone at the lake on a nice weekend day. Its a 10-acre lake, however, so you shouldn't have a problem carving out a little bit...Read more -
Oakland, Maryland
Hike the Herrington Manor/Swallow Falls Trail
5.011 mi / 25 ft gainI began my adventure at the trailhead in Herrington Manor State Park. The parking lot was empty and the trail was very easy to access. From start to finish this trail varies in the width of its path. For the first mile I had a lot of foot room, but as I went deeper into the forest, the trail turn...Read more