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Big Springs Gap Trail
Parsons, West Virginia
6.82 mi
/ 1362 ft gain
Big Springs Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Hendricks, West Virginia.
Allegheny Trail Loop
Hambleton, West Virginia
6.28 mi
/ 778 ft gain
Allegheny Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Hambleton, West Virginia.
Lower Otter Creek Loop Trail
Parsons, West Virginia
19.3 mi
/ 2625 ft gain
Lower Otter Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hendricks, West Virginia.
Hike Table Rock
Parsons, West Virginia
4.7
1.2 mi
/ 200 ft gain
This hidden gem is located near Lindy Point and Blackwater Falls State Park. Unlike Lindy Point, which is very popular, hikers are usually able to enjoy the views from Table Rock all by themselves. The Table Rock trail head is located off of Canaan Loop Rd. I highly recommend driving to the trailhead from Highway 32. It is possible to reach the trailhead from Blackwater State Park and is on...
Moore Run Trail
Parsons, West Virginia
15.78 mi
/ 1811 ft gain
Moore Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Bowden, West Virginia.
Hike to Lindy Point in Blackwater Falls State Park
Thomas, West Virginia
4.8
0.8 mi
If 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 ski center one mile away. The sign marking the trailhead is easy to miss; if you see the road sign ...
Lindy Point Overlook
Thomas, West Virginia
0.72 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Lindy Point Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Davis, West Virginia.
Explore Elakala Falls
Davis, West Virginia
3.0
0.4 mi
/ 130 ft gain
Starting 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 best views of the falls.
Take in the View at Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls SP
Davis, West Virginia
4.5
Pendleton 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 magnify the vista, but in my opinion the best vantage point is from the rocky outcrop 20 feet away....
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Parsons, West Virginia
Horseshoe Recreation Area
Overview
Horseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tuck...
Elkins, West Virginia
Stuart Recreation Area
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Stuart Recreation Area is set in a mixed forest along the banks of the Shavers Fork River. The river provides excellent fishing ...
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
Seneca Shadows
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Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature stu...
Cabins, West Virginia
Jess Judy
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Jess Judy is a group camping facility located on the South Branch of the Potomac River, in West Virginia;s eastern panhandle, ab...
Cabins, West Virginia
Big Bend (Wv)
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Big Bend is a family-oriented campground along a bend on the South Branch Potomac River in Smoke Hole Canyon. With its convenien...
Durbin, West Virginia
Middle Mountain Cabins
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The Middle Mountain Cabins are nestled in a small grassy opening near a small pond and Camp Five Run, a hiking trail that leads ...
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