West Virginia has many trails and all of them offer hikers something special. Some trails are more popular than others, but no matter what trail you choose you will not be disappointed. Here is a look at 9 trails that lead to unforgettable places.
- Greenbrier Trail near Marlington
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The Greenbrier Trail is 78-miles long and meanders some of the state’s most remote areas. The trail offers gorgeous views and wildlife around every curve.
- Kaymoor Trail, Kaymoor
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The Kaymoor Trail is a unique one. The trail includes an elaborate staircase with 821 steps. The trail offers incredible views of the New River Gorge and leads to the long abandoned coal town of Kaymoor.
- Appalachian Natural Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry
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There is only 4 miles of the Appalachian trail that passes through West Virginia, but it passes through one of the region’s most beautiful and historic places, Harpers Ferry.
- North Fork Mountain Trail, Seneca
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This amazing trail has endless views, each more stunning than the one before. There are so many overlooks on this trail that most maps don’t take the time to list them all.
- Raven Rock Trail near Morgantown
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The Raven Rock Trail is only 2.5 miles long, but the views are stunning, The trail is considered moderate and many people bring their children and pets along for the beautiful hike.
- Bear Rock Trail, Dolly Sods
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The Bear Rock trail goes through the 477-acre Bear Rocks preserve in the unique and breathtaking Dolly Sods.
- Red Creek Trail, Dolly Sods
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The Red Creek Trail leads you through Dolly Sods Wilderness area where hikers will see sweeping vistas, beautiful meadows, unique plant life, rambling creeks and more.
- Maryland Heights Trail, Harpers Ferry
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The Maryland Heights Trail is a 1.9 mile loop that gives hikers the most stunning view of the beautiful and historic town of Harpers Ferry.
- Seneca Rock Trail, Seneca
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The Seneca Trail was once used by Native Americans. The trail offers hikers beautiful scenery, wildlife and a real taste of history.
Did I miss your favorite West Virginia trail? If so share it with me in the comment section.
Facebook Friends of the Greenbrier River Trail
Facebook Friends of the Greenbrier River Trail
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The Greenbrier Trail is 78-miles long and meanders some of the state’s most remote areas. The trail offers gorgeous views and wildlife around every curve.
Flickr Irls
Flickr Irls
The Kaymoor Trail is a unique one. The trail includes an elaborate staircase with 821 steps. The trail offers incredible views of the New River Gorge and leads to the long abandoned coal town of Kaymoor.
Facebook Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Facebook Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Facebook Appalachian Trail Conservancy
There is only 4 miles of the Appalachian trail that passes through West Virginia, but it passes through one of the region’s most beautiful and historic places, Harpers Ferry.
Wikipedia Pytheas
Wikipedia Brian Powell
Wikipedia Valerius Tygart
Wikipedia
This amazing trail has endless views, each more stunning than the one before. There are so many overlooks on this trail that most maps don’t take the time to list them all.
Flickr Irls
Flickr Irls
Flickr Irls
The Raven Rock Trail is only 2.5 miles long, but the views are stunning, The trail is considered moderate and many people bring their children and pets along for the beautiful hike.
Flickr Jason Pratt
Flickr Jason Pratt
Flickr Jason Pratt
The Bear Rock trail goes through the 477-acre Bear Rocks preserve in the unique and breathtaking Dolly Sods.
Flickr Jason Pratt
Flickr Jason Pratt
The Red Creek Trail leads you through Dolly Sods Wilderness area where hikers will see sweeping vistas, beautiful meadows, unique plant life, rambling creeks and more.
Flickr Payton Chung
Flickr Diana Norqaard
Flickr Diana Norqaard
The Maryland Heights Trail is a 1.9 mile loop that gives hikers the most stunning view of the beautiful and historic town of Harpers Ferry.
Flickr Ron Eskins
Flickr John Marino
Flick Dion Hinchcliffe
The Seneca Trail was once used by Native Americans. The trail offers hikers beautiful scenery, wildlife and a real taste of history.
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