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The Best Hiking Trails in West Virginia (United States)

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  • Endless wall trail

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    near Kaymoor, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    3.19mi
    Elevation +
    354f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofEndless wall trail Photo ofEndless wall trail Photo ofEndless wall trail

    Easy hiking near the walls of the New River gorge. Many scenery spots on the way with great views of the river and the impressive New River bridge. Be ware parking your car along the road when the parking lot is full. Th...

  • Big Springs Gap Trailhead to Dry Fork Trailhead

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    near Porterwood, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Olivia Miller
    Distance
    4.33mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBig Springs Gap Trailhead to Dry Fork Trailhead Photo ofBig Springs Gap Trailhead to Dry Fork Trailhead Photo ofBig Springs Gap Trailhead to Dry Fork Trailhead

    Big Springs Gap Trailhead to the Dry Fork Trailhead through the Otter Creek Wilderness. This is a beautiful trail that follows Otter Creek. The trail begins on a steady downward grade and flattens out after about a mile ...

  • Keys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center

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    near Keys Gap, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    PiyuxHiker
    Distance
    13.84mi
    Elevation +
    2041f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofKeys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center Photo ofKeys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center Photo ofKeys Gap to Blackburn Trail Center

    A 12 mile out and back hike from Keys Gap to the Blackburn Trail Center, where we will have lunch before returning to Keys Gap. We will stop at the David Lesser Shelter and Buzzard Rocks for some good views of the Massan...

  • Coopers Rock State Forest

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    near Pisgah, West Virginia (United States)
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    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    6.71mi
    Elevation +
    856f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCoopers Rock State Forest Photo ofCoopers Rock State Forest Photo ofCoopers Rock State Forest

    A great hike that visits two overlooks of the Cheat River gorge and explores the maze of towering sandstone below the cliffs. Rhododendron is abundant along the route.

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  • 2020-10-17 Chimney Top, West Virginia

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    near Cabins, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    huangyizhou
    Distance
    5.22mi
    Elevation +
    2077f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of2020-10-17 Chimney Top, West Virginia Photo of2020-10-17 Chimney Top, West Virginia Photo of2020-10-17 Chimney Top, West Virginia

    A moderate half-day hike to some soaring cliffs that’s popular in the region. Click the following "View more" link for detailed trip report.

  • Appalachian Trail: Snicker's Gap to Harper's Ferry

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    near Horse Shoe Curve, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    bennington200
    Distance
    19.96mi
    Elevation +
    3294f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofAppalachian Trail: Snicker's Gap to Harper's Ferry Photo ofAppalachian Trail: Snicker's Gap to Harper's Ferry Photo ofAppalachian Trail: Snicker's Gap to Harper's Ferry

    20 mile A.T. hike from Virginia Route 7 to Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Not a lot of elevation changes, but very rocky trail. Includes stop off at PATC Blackburn Trail Center, where there is water and a hiker's hostel.

  • Hiking to the balance rock

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    near Douglas, West Virginia (United States)
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    erezn
    Distance
    3.67mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofHiking to the balance rock Photo ofHiking to the balance rock Photo ofHiking to the balance rock

    A pleasant and easy hike in the Black water state park. We started from the park lodge parking lot. Cross the road and took the water tank trail (see state parks map). We turned right on the Spruce trail until we met the...

  • Va AT: Key's Gap to Loudoun Heights

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    near Keys Gap, Virginia (United States)
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    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    7.94mi
    Elevation +
    840f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofVa AT: Key's Gap to Loudoun Heights Photo ofVa AT: Key's Gap to Loudoun Heights Photo ofVa AT: Key's Gap to Loudoun Heights

    Trek on the AT from Key's Gap (Va Rt 9) to the Loudoun Heights Trail in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Good views east across Between the Hills Valley to Short Hill Mountain at powerline cut and spur trail to Bl...

  • Long point trail

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    near Garten, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLong point trail Photo ofLong point trail Photo ofLong point trail

    Easy hike from the trail head to the long point. The view of the gorge and the bridge is magnificent!

  • High falls

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    near Beulah, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Carles Lloret
    Distance
    8.51mi
    Elevation +
    1365f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofHigh falls Photo ofHigh falls Photo ofHigh falls

    CAT/ENG Ruta senzilleta per boscos humits de Freixes. Puja i baixa bastant constant amb camí bastant rocós. El terreny es molt humit, molt recomanable xiruques goretex, hi ha força herba humida i fangar. IMPORTANT:...

  • 2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
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    huangyizhou
    Distance
    7.62mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo of2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap Photo of2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap Photo of2021-10-23 Tibbet Rock and Big Schloss from Wolf Gap

    Two popular hikes from Wolf Gap done back-to-back, from the boundary separating Virginia and West Virginia. Overall the trail to Big Schloss was wider, more even and in better shape. The views at Big Schloss were also be...

  • Wolf Gap to Tibbet Knob

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
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    mr.foo
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofWolf Gap to Tibbet Knob Photo ofWolf Gap to Tibbet Knob Photo ofWolf Gap to Tibbet Knob

    Trail head in Wolf Gap parking, approximately 1.6 miles one way. Provides great views and is less busy than nearby Big Schloss.

  • Big Schloss, Mill Mountain, and Stoney Creek loop

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
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    travel2walk
    Distance
    12.76mi
    Elevation +
    2382f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBig Schloss, Mill Mountain, and Stoney Creek loop

    This hike was one of the hardest for me to rate due to the high variance of the trail. The view of Big Schloss coming in from the north was pretty majestic and really represents the name well. From the outcrop, there wer...

  • 83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center

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    near Ashby Run, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Gonzalo Guerra
    Distance
    14.60mi
    Elevation +
    3678f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 5.0
    Photo of83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center Photo of83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center Photo of83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center

    Etapa 83 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 82 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 4.1 y 3.2 - Ruta VA-638-G.Richard Thomson Wildlife a Ashby Gap y Morgans Mill Rd ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 84 - APPALACHIAN TRAI...

    !Una buena montaña rusa!
    Arturo Ciorraga

  • Tibbet Knob via Wolf Gap

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
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    travel2walk
    Distance
    3.37mi
    Elevation +
    883f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofTibbet Knob via Wolf Gap

    The views on Tibbet Knob and the outlooks on the way up are as good, if not better than the most popular hike in the are, Big Schloss. It may even be a better valley view than Big Schloss all together as your viewpoint i...

  • 55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter

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    near Bluff City, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    18.42mi
    Elevation +
    4731f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 5.0
    Photo of55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter Photo of55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter Photo of55 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 33.2 - De US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge, New River, a Pine Swamp Branch Shelter

    Etapa 55 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 54 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 34.1 - De Sugar Run Gap - VA-663 a US-470 Senator Shumate Bridge. New River ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 56 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - V...

    Long, difficult and beautiful hike Thank you very much
    René G.

  • Cannan valley ski resort

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    near Buena (historical), West Virginia (United States)
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    erezn
    Distance
    2.42mi
    Elevation +
    217f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofCannan valley ski resort Photo ofCannan valley ski resort

    We took the ski lift to the very top. It’s a nice short ride that gives you some views of the Cannan valley. From the top of the lift a short walk in the woods take you out to a grassy wide path. An easy hike to a wonder...

  • Dolly Sods Wilderness

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    near Buena (historical), West Virginia (United States)
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    2935HXB
    Distance
    11.55mi
    Elevation +
    656f
    TrailRank
    19

    Dolly sods wilderness area Forest rd 80 to bigstonecoal trail Rocky point trail to lions head peak Around breathed knob and back to forest rd 80

  • Bear Rocks Trailhead to Beaver Dam Trailhead

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    near Jordan Run, West Virginia (United States)
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    Olivia Miller
    Distance
    2.51mi
    Elevation +
    377f
    TrailRank
    18
    Photo ofBear Rocks Trailhead to Beaver Dam Trailhead Photo ofBear Rocks Trailhead to Beaver Dam Trailhead Photo ofBear Rocks Trailhead to Beaver Dam Trailhead

    A nice easy, short hike through Dolly Sods Wilderness. The hike features boggy areas, a view of Red Creek and beautiful sweeping vistas. Definitely a good place to start to become acquainted with Dolly Sods before explor...

  • Wolf Gap Loop

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
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    M V
    Distance
    26.39mi
    Elevation +
    4669f
    TrailRank
    18
    Photo ofWolf Gap Loop Photo ofWolf Gap Loop

    A 2 day 27 mile circuit hike in the George Washington National Forest starting and stopping at Wolf Gap campground

  • 84 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA y WEST VIRGINIA - Secciones 2.1 y 1 - De Blackburn Trail Center a Keys Gap y Harpers Ferry

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    near Sunny Ridge, Virginia (United States)
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    Pablo de Gárate
    with Gonzalo Guerra
    Distance
    13.24mi
    Elevation +
    1798f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo of84 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA y WEST VIRGINIA - Secciones 2.1 y 1 - De Blackburn Trail Center a Keys Gap y Harpers Ferry Photo of84 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA y WEST VIRGINIA - Secciones 2.1 y 1 - De Blackburn Trail Center a Keys Gap y Harpers Ferry Photo of84 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA y WEST VIRGINIA - Secciones 2.1 y 1 - De Blackburn Trail Center a Keys Gap y Harpers Ferry

    Etapa 84 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 85 - APPALACHIAN TRA...

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