State Guide

Explore West Virginia Outdoors

West Virginia offers 289 trails, 151 parks, and 332 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 57 easy, 128 moderate, 63 difficult, and 41 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 Monongahela National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Appalachian Trail, Allegheny Trail, and Greenbrier River Trail.