State Guide

Explore West Virginia Outdoors

West Virginia offers 610 trails, 194 parks, and 666 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 180 easy, 211 moderate, 93 difficult, and 59 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 2,123 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 11591 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River, and New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. Among the trails hikers return to: Appalachian Trail, Allegheny Trail, and Bicyclepa Route A.