The 6 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in , Pocahontas County

March 24, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, Gaudineer Scenic Area, Cheat Mountain Ridge Natural Trail, Shavers Lake Trail, Bail-Out Natural Trail, 6,000 Steps Nature Trail.
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1. Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

Monongahela National Forest, Marlinton, WV +1 304-653-4826 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=7049
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center has many interesting features that appeal to visitors of all ages and backgrounds. The exhibit hall features many interactive displays which are both educational and entertaining to young and old alike. The auditorium offers short films on request on topics, such as Smokey Bear Story, Jewels of the Monongahela, Cranberry Glades, wildflowers, and many others. The nature center is host to several popular events during the open season. Kids Night activities include live snake shows, educational programs, magic shows, wildlife presentations, games and visits by Smokey Bear.

2. Gaudineer Scenic Area

27 Forest Service Road, Durbin, WV
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Gaudineer Scenic Area

Reviewed By MedIcally

This is off the beaten path, several miles off the main road, and as pristine as it gets. There is a short hike from the parking to the overlook. At the overlook there is nothing but quiet and beauty no matter the season. I never come to WV without stopping off here. Highly recommend.

3. Cheat Mountain Ridge Natural Trail

10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe, WV http://www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/sum-activities/hiking/index.htm
Excellent
56%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Cheat Mountain Ridge Natural Trail

Reviewed By steinfire - Milledgeville, United States

I talked to a girl in the village near the shuttle pick up that was wearing a blue Snowshoe Guide vest. She told me to go up past The Sanctuary and there were trails all through the woods. If you go to top of the world parking lot and follow it to the far right you will see a sign for “the Sanctuary” there is a road that you can go up that will connect you to the trails. You could also probably go behind the 2 water storage towers and find the trails. We found some sections of snow that were almost knee deep. It reminded my daughter of the movie Narnia.

4. Shavers Lake Trail

10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe, WV http://www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/sum-activities/hiking/index.htm
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
17%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

Shavers Lake Trail

5. Bail-Out Natural Trail

10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe, WV http://www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/sum-activities/hiking/index.htm
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

6. 6,000 Steps Nature Trail

10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe, WV http://www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/sum-activities/hiking/index.htm

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