West Virginia Parks and Recreation Areas with Hiking

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,174-mile footpath along the ridgecrests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. read more...

Phone: 304-535-6331   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Harpers Ferry   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Trail   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Appalachian

Citizens in the Potomac Heritage Trail corridor are rediscovering history and reclaiming access to rivers and other outdoor places. The designation of a Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail corridor in 1983, an amendment to the National Trails System Act, is being used by communities. read more...

Phone: 202-619-7222   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Harpers Ferry   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Trail   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing, Tours   Details Provided By: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, John Brown, Jackson, and Frederick Douglass are just a few of the prominent individuals who left their mark on this place. read more...

Phone: 304-535-6029   Price Range: $4 - $6   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Harpers Ferry   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

This scenic river preserves relatively unspoiled land in southern West Virginia and contains natural and historic features of the Appalachian plateau. In its 11 miles, the lower Bluestone River offers excellent warm water fishing, hiking, boating, and scenery. read more...

Phone: 304-465-0508   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Glen Jean   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Bluestone

A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to conserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway. read more...

Phone: 304-465-0508   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Glen Jean   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: New River Gorge National River