State Guide

Explore West Virginia Outdoors

West Virginia offers 288 trails, 7 parks, and 325 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 108 easy, 154 moderate, 25 difficult, and 1 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 78 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 11591 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include New River Gorge National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Among the trails hikers return to: Greenbrier River Trail, North Bend Rail-Trail, and Greenbrier River Trail from Lewisburg.

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Parks Worth Exploring

From iconic public lands to lesser-known local favorites.

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Campgrounds in West Virginia

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More Popular Trails

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Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 617 verified outdoor options across the state.