Top Things to do in West Virginia
Top Hotels in West Virginia
- 1. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Summersville
- 2. Hampton Inn Wheeling
- 3. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
- 4. The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs
- 5. Hampton Inn Weston
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Beckley, WV
- 7. Wingate by Wyndham Elkins
- 8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
- 10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Beckley East
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The 10 Best Biking Trails in West Virginia, United States
As you would expect, The Mountain State displays rustic charm with dramatic river gorges, large limestone caverns and spectacular mountain views. West Virginia hosts outdoor enthusiasts and family vacationers looking for fresh-air activities and serene mountain atmosphere. If stimulating city holidays are your preference, Charleston combines warm hospitality with a lovely riverside location. A family-friendly destination, you’ll discover children’s theatre, river park recreation and popular Bridge Road for shopping and dining. Smaller towns blend outdoor adventure with quaint village atmospheres. Set between the New, Greenbrier and Bluestone Rivers, Hinton is an historic rail town filled with turn-of-the-century architecture and a host of water activities at its doorstep – rafting, fishing, kayaking and more. In the heart of West Virginia, Summersville is a “Mountain Water Playground.” Its lakeside location encourages outdoor recreation from swimming and boating to scuba diving and rafting. And history buffs can trace Civil War battles throughout the states historic sites and state parks. Hiking or horseback riding along trails through deep hardwood forests is another family favorite, especially when you stop for a picnic along a clear mountain stream.
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1. Little Creek Park
2. Gauley Mountain Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Gauley Mountain Base Camp is a great starting off point to enjoy the Tea Creek Trail System. You can start on the Gauley Mountain Trail or the Tea Creek Trail and connect to over 44 miles of other back country trails perfect for mountain biking or hiking. Many of these trails follow the routes of historic logging roads, but rails and ties were removed long ago from these grades.
3. North Bend State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Found among the Mid-Ohio Valley’s rolling hills, lakes and streams, North Bend State Park offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. Named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River, this year-round park is lush with hiking trails and abundant wildlife. Located near Cairo and Harrisville, North Bend State Park is best known for the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, which follows a railbanked B&O Railroad corridor with several tunnels along the way.
Reviewed By HLSWoods720 - Dundalk, United States
This was our third time visiting North Bend State Park for access to the Rail Trail. Only this time, we were there in Spring (instead of late Fall) and we were able to see all the lush green vegetation in bloom. We come for the Rail Trail as it is a fantastic place to walk our dogs. The North Bend Trail is about 72 miles long and stretches from Cedar Grove to Wolf Summit. The North Bend Rail Trail’s many points of interest and history include the former Stage Coach Inn in Pennsboro, a marble factory, hand-blown glass factories, outlet stores, arts-and-crafts markets, fairs and festivals, sites of train robberies, veterans memorials, a bike shop/general store and the legend of the ghost of tunnel 19, the Silver Run tunnel, which was the big draw for me. Even the unhaunted train tunnels are pretty cool. There is a small gravel lot near Shelter 3 within North Bend State Park where we park and walk to the Rail Trail. In the Spring there is plenty of tree cover on the access path that end up disappearing once you actually get to the rail trail. There are plenty of spots to picnic once you are on the Rail Trail and awesome train tunnels that are fun to mess around in (meaning scare your walking buddy, test the echo, etc.). Definitely a lovely and awesome place to walk the dogs.
4. Greenbrier River Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile former railroad now used for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It is the longest trail of its kind in West Virginia. The trail provides many breathtaking views as it passes through several small towns, crosses 35 bridges, goes through two tunnels and cuts through some of West Virginia’s most remote areas. The Greenbrier River Trail is one of 50 Millennium Legacy Trails in the United States, and was rated one of the top 10 hiking trails in the country by Backpacker Magazine. Part of the Greenbrier River Trail lies within a National Radio Quiet Zone so cell phones do not work.
Reviewed By Doubleplay4 - Mount Holly, United States
Trail is in excellent shape and you can even use a road bike with a little wider tires like 32's. Because there are very few options to get water or snacks and you have to carry what you need if you'll be cycling more than couple miles. We bicycled in late September and weather was pleasant with some early color to the trees.
5. C&O Canal Towpath
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 910kerryb
Great way to spend the day. Well marked and maintained , very picturesque. Biking, hiking, strolling all great options.
6. Hawks Nest Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Q7542SDstevet - Sayville, United States
We love hiking and exploring new areas in nature. On a recent trip to West Virginia, we chose to stay at Hawks Nest Lodge (BTW.. awesome selection) and when asking for a trail map for hiking in the state park, the knowledgeable girl at the desk gave us two maps... the first the 'official map' provided by the State Park Service and the second (which she suggested was better) was a zeroxed copy of a quasi Hand drawn map. Personal Note: go with the hand drawn map. She told us that if we wanted a great hike with varied and amazing scenery; go with the 'Hawks Nest Rail Trail'. We headed out towards Ansted town, made a left at Rite Aid, followed the road underneath Route 60 and parked in the remote area by the house / barn adjacent to the bathrooms. We loaded up the backpack, leashed our puppy (9 year old German Shepherd) and we were off. After about 600 yards we came to a structured Boardwalk over a small waterfall and Creek and just knew this was going to be awesome! The trail is an old railway that is just under 2 miles one way (1.9 miles each way ..forward and back, a total of 3.8 miles) that is carved into the West Virginia landscape. The trail is an easy to moderate trail that is clearly marked including distance markers every quarter mile. Don't worry about reaching the turnaround...breath deeply and take in the Surroundings. Roughly half way in (about 3/4 to a mile) you'll reach the waterfall; depending on water level, you can venture out onto the rock ledges and see some amazing viewpoints. Continue on ... occasionally, you come across old 8 x 8 railroad sleepers, you'll even pass an old coal mine ruins and another repurposed railway trestle. Soon you'll come to the end of the trail at the Nature Center and lower Tram landing from the Hawks Nest Lodge. While we were at the lower end, we were fortunate to watch a rail train pass thru. The Conductor waved to us as he ferried the 100 plus cars over the Hawks Nest trestle and as we took in the nostalgia, it was an amazing and relaxing moment. The return trip was just as amazing and drawing us to the conclusion to come back again, which we vowed that we would.
7. Caperton Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By kristaPGHPA - Canonsburg, United States
We biked, on hybrids, from Ruby McQuain parking lot south to mile 16-17. We found the trail level, mostly wooded and scenic. We were out on Saturday between about 11-1 and it was not crowded. For about 2 miles, it’s paved. After the pavement ends, it turns to level, well groomed, crushed limestone. The trail runs parallel to the Monongahela River.
8. Tea Creek Mountain Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this scenic biking trail runs over Tea Creek Mountain, follows the Williams River down to Tea Creek Campground.
9. Buffalo Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Free Spirit Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
