Explore Beartown State Park
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Distance
0.6 miles
Elevation Gain
50 ft
Route Type
Loop
Added by Elyse Clark
Beartown State Park is a small, but wonderful West Virginia state park that has a short boardwalk trail through interesting sandstone formations.
From Rt. 219 about 7 miles south of Hillsboro, West Virginia, there are well-marked signs for Beartown State Park. This narrow road winds about a mile until the small parking area for the state park.
The boardwalk trail starts to the left of the bathrooms, and it is encouraged to walk the trail in a counter-clockwise direction, while reading the interpretive signs.
There are many rocks and crevices to explore along the path, and once finished, have a picnic at the park or explore some of the other parks in the area such as Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park.
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Fun and unique park for the family
Very cool park. West Virginia’s version of sandstone slot canyons. Boardwalk makes for an easy stroll and fun family adventure.
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Spooky little trail
This is a fun one. I came when it was rather foggy/misty and it added a bit of drama to the whole area. Read the signs along the way, all pretty interesting!
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